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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.80, 12,998.19 and 3,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.80, 12,998.19 and 3,330.20 is: 4,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.80 : 12,998.19 = 3,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.80/12,998.19 = 3,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.80x = 12,998.19 × 3,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.80x = 43,286,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,286,507.35/8,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.95

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