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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.48, 13,197.72 and 2,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.48, 13,197.72 and 2,955.10 is: 4,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.48 : 13,197.72 = 2,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.48/13,197.72 = 2,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.48x = 13,197.72 × 2,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.48x = 39,000,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,000,582.37/8,798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.65

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