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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.47, 13,159.92 and 2,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.47, 13,159.92 and 2,199.72 is: 3,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.47 : 13,159.92 = 2,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.47/13,159.92 = 2,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.47x = 13,159.92 × 2,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.47x = 28,948,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,139.22/8,773.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.51

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