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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.34, 13,208.67 and 3,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.34, 13,208.67 and 3,332.50 is: 4,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.34 : 13,208.67 = 3,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.34/13,208.67 = 3,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.34x = 13,208.67 × 3,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.34x = 44,017,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,017,892.78/8,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.30

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