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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.21, 13,195.62 and 2,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.21, 13,195.62 and 2,954.46 is: 4,430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.21 : 13,195.62 = 2,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.21/13,195.62 = 2,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.21x = 13,195.62 × 2,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.21x = 38,985,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,931.47/8,799.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.62

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