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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.59, 13,194.97 and 2,222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.59, 13,194.97 and 2,222.78 is: 3,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.59 : 13,194.97 = 2,222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.59/13,194.97 = 2,222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.59x = 13,194.97 × 2,222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.59x = 29,329,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329,443.88/8,796.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.19

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