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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.76, 13,196.67 and 2,223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.76, 13,196.67 and 2,223.95 is: 3,335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.76 : 13,196.67 = 2,223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.76/13,196.67 = 2,223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.76x = 13,196.67 × 2,223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.76x = 29,348,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,348,668.26/8,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.93

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