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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.30, 13,195.90 and 2,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.30, 13,195.90 and 2,223.50 is: 3,335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.30 : 13,195.90 = 2,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.30/13,195.90 = 2,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.30x = 13,195.90 × 2,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.30x = 29,341,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341,083.65/8,797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.24

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