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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.84, 13,207.92 and 3,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.84, 13,207.92 and 3,332 is: 4,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.84 : 13,207.92 = 3,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.84/13,207.92 = 3,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.84x = 13,207.92 × 3,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.84x = 44,008,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008,789.44/8,807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.55

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