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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.94, 13,199.91 and 2,956.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.94, 13,199.91 and 2,956.55 is: 4,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.94 : 13,199.91 = 2,956.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.94/13,199.91 = 2,956.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.94x = 13,199.91 × 2,956.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.94x = 39,026,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026,207.70/8,799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.83

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