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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.83, 13,199.80 and 2,136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.83, 13,199.80 and 2,136.31 is: 3,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.83 : 13,199.80 = 2,136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.83/13,199.80 = 2,136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.83x = 13,199.80 × 2,136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.83x = 28,198,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198,864.74/8,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.48

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