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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.99, 13,197.41 and 2,953.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.99, 13,197.41 and 2,953.45 is: 4,430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.99 : 13,197.41 = 2,953.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.99/13,197.41 = 2,953.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.99x = 13,197.41 × 2,953.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.99x = 38,977,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977,809.81/8,796.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.81

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