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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.14, 13,198.71 and 3,608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.14, 13,198.71 and 3,608.66 is: 5,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.14 : 13,198.71 = 3,608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.14/13,198.71 = 3,608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.14x = 13,198.71 × 3,608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.14x = 47,629,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,629,590.84/8,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.99

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