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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804, 13,206 and 3,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804, 13,206 and 3,332 is: 4,998

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804 : 13,206 = 3,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804/13,206 = 3,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804x = 13,206 × 3,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804x = 44,002,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002,392/8,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998

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