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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.72, 13,196.10 and 2,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.72, 13,196.10 and 2,473.02 is: 3,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.72 : 13,196.10 = 2,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.72/13,196.10 = 2,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.72x = 13,196.10 × 2,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.72x = 32,634,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634,219.22/8,797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.40

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