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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.67, 13,198.49 and 2,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.67, 13,198.49 and 2,954.13 is: 4,431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.67 : 13,198.49 = 2,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.67/13,198.49 = 2,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.67x = 13,198.49 × 2,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.67x = 38,990,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990,055.26/8,797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.86

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