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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.95, 13,198.68 and 2,954.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.95, 13,198.68 and 2,954.61 is: 4,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.95 : 13,198.68 = 2,954.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.95/13,198.68 = 2,954.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.95x = 13,198.68 × 2,954.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.95x = 38,996,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,996,951.91/8,797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.50

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