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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.92, 13,196.89 and 2,224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.92, 13,196.89 and 2,224.11 is: 3,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.92 : 13,196.89 = 2,224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.92/13,196.89 = 2,224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.92x = 13,196.89 × 2,224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.92x = 29,351,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,351,335.02/8,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.17

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