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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.79, 13,197.90 and 2,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.79, 13,197.90 and 2,956.07 is: 4,434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.79 : 13,197.90 = 2,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.79/13,197.90 = 2,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.79x = 13,197.90 × 2,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.79x = 39,013,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,013,916.25/8,797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.51

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