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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.38, 13,159.62 and 2,199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.38, 13,159.62 and 2,199.18 is: 3,298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.38 : 13,159.62 = 2,199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.38/13,159.62 = 2,199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.38x = 13,159.62 × 2,199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.38x = 28,940,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940,373.11/8,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.66

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