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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.06, 13,199.49 and 2,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.06, 13,199.49 and 2,955.78 is: 4,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.06 : 13,199.49 = 2,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.06/13,199.49 = 2,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.06x = 13,199.49 × 2,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.06x = 39,014,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014,788.55/8,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.97

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