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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.15, 13,195.68 and 2,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.15, 13,195.68 and 2,223.34 is: 3,335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.15 : 13,195.68 = 2,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.15/13,195.68 = 2,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.15x = 13,195.68 × 2,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.15x = 29,338,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,338,483.17/8,797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.00

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