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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.52, 13,196.74 and 2,223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.52, 13,196.74 and 2,223.77 is: 3,335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.52 : 13,196.74 = 2,223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.52/13,196.74 = 2,223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.52x = 13,196.74 × 2,223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.52x = 29,346,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,346,442.97/8,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.76

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