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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.84, 13,195.92 and 3,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.84, 13,195.92 and 3,324 is: 4,984.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.84 : 13,195.92 = 3,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.84/13,195.92 = 3,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.84x = 13,195.92 × 3,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.84x = 43,863,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863,238.08/8,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.55

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