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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.99, 13,198.73 and 2,956.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.99, 13,198.73 and 2,956.23 is: 4,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.99 : 13,198.73 = 2,956.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.99/13,198.73 = 2,956.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.99x = 13,198.73 × 2,956.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.99x = 39,018,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,018,466.81/8,800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.42

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