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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.02, 13,196.49 and 2,224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.02, 13,196.49 and 2,224.06 is: 3,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.02 : 13,196.49 = 2,224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.02/13,196.49 = 2,224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.02x = 13,196.49 × 2,224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.02x = 29,349,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,349,785.55/8,798.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.95

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