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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.17, 13,197.33 and 2,955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.17, 13,197.33 and 2,955.02 is: 4,432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.17 : 13,197.33 = 2,955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.17/13,197.33 = 2,955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.17x = 13,197.33 × 2,955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.17x = 38,998,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,998,308.11/8,799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.05

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