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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.66, 13,233.99 and 3,199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.66, 13,233.99 and 3,199.85 is: 4,799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.66 : 13,233.99 = 3,199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.66/13,233.99 = 3,199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.66x = 13,233.99 × 3,199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.66x = 42,346,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,346,782.90/8,822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.78

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