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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.06, 13,197.99 and 2,954.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.06, 13,197.99 and 2,954.78 is: 4,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.06 : 13,197.99 = 2,954.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.06/13,197.99 = 2,954.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.06x = 13,197.99 × 2,954.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.06x = 38,997,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,997,156.89/8,798.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.47

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