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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.93, 13,197.74 and 2,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.93, 13,197.74 and 2,472.80 is: 3,709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.93 : 13,197.74 = 2,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.93/13,197.74 = 2,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.93x = 13,197.74 × 2,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.93x = 32,635,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,635,342.61/8,797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.43

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