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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.59, 13,207.55 and 3,331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.59, 13,207.55 and 3,331.75 is: 4,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.59 : 13,207.55 = 3,331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.59/13,207.55 = 3,331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.59x = 13,207.55 × 3,331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.59x = 44,004,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004,238.05/8,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.17

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