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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.84, 13,204.92 and 3,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.84, 13,204.92 and 3,330 is: 4,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.84 : 13,204.92 = 3,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.84/13,204.92 = 3,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.84x = 13,204.92 × 3,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.84x = 43,972,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,972,383.60/8,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.55

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