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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.98, 13,199.70 and 3,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.98, 13,199.70 and 3,604.26 is: 5,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.98 : 13,199.70 = 3,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.98/13,199.70 = 3,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.98x = 13,199.70 × 3,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.98x = 47,575,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575,150.72/8,797.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.51

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