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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.85, 13,199.49 and 2,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.85, 13,199.49 and 2,955.92 is: 4,434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.85 : 13,199.49 = 2,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.85/13,199.49 = 2,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.85x = 13,199.49 × 2,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.85x = 39,016,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,016,570.48/8,798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.28

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