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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.58, 13,199.38 and 2,225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.58, 13,199.38 and 2,225.78 is: 3,338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.58 : 13,199.38 = 2,225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.58/13,199.38 = 2,225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.58x = 13,199.38 × 2,225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.58x = 29,378,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,378,916.02/8,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.67

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