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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.72, 13,196.54 and 2,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.72, 13,196.54 and 2,223.92 is: 3,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.72 : 13,196.54 = 2,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.72/13,196.54 = 2,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.72x = 13,196.54 × 2,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.72x = 29,348,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,348,049.24/8,797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.87

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