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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.21, 13,195.91 and 2,223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.21, 13,195.91 and 2,223.41 is: 3,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.21 : 13,195.91 = 2,223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.21/13,195.91 = 2,223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.21x = 13,195.91 × 2,223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.21x = 29,339,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,339,918.25/8,797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.14

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