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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.59, 13,197.25 and 2,557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.59, 13,197.25 and 2,557.66 is: 3,836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.59 : 13,197.25 = 2,557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.59/13,197.25 = 2,557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.59x = 13,197.25 × 2,557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.59x = 33,754,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754,078.44/8,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.74

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