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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.16, 13,196.82 and 2,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.16, 13,196.82 and 2,874.64 is: 4,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.16 : 13,196.82 = 2,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.16/13,196.82 = 2,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.16x = 13,196.82 × 2,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.16x = 37,936,106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,106.64/8,797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.31

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