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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.22, 13,195.61 and 2,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.22, 13,195.61 and 2,557.54 is: 3,835.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.22 : 13,195.61 = 2,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.22/13,195.61 = 2,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.22x = 13,195.61 × 2,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.22x = 33,748,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,300.40/8,799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.37

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