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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.99, 13,157.66 and 2,198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.99, 13,157.66 and 2,198.22 is: 3,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.99 : 13,157.66 = 2,198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.99/13,157.66 = 2,198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.99x = 13,157.66 × 2,198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.99x = 28,923,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,420.37/8,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.25

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