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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.91, 13,196.99 and 2,224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.91, 13,196.99 and 2,224.15 is: 3,336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.91 : 13,196.99 = 2,224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.91/13,196.99 = 2,224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.91x = 13,196.99 × 2,224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.91x = 29,352,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,352,057.88/8,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.26

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