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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.76, 13,197.92 and 2,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.76, 13,197.92 and 2,642.24 is: 3,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.76 : 13,197.92 = 2,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.76/13,197.92 = 2,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.76x = 13,197.92 × 2,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.76x = 34,872,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,872,072.14/8,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.74

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