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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.76, 13,199.68 and 2,225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.76, 13,199.68 and 2,225.94 is: 3,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.76 : 13,199.68 = 2,225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.76/13,199.68 = 2,225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.76x = 13,199.68 × 2,225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.76x = 29,381,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381,695.70/8,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.92

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