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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.32, 13,200.36 and 2,954.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.32, 13,200.36 and 2,954.57 is: 4,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.32 : 13,200.36 = 2,954.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.32/13,200.36 = 2,954.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.32x = 13,200.36 × 2,954.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.32x = 39,001,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001,321.64/8,799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.31

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