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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.59, 13,209.04 and 3,332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.59, 13,209.04 and 3,332.75 is: 4,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.59 : 13,209.04 = 3,332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.59/13,209.04 = 3,332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.59x = 13,209.04 × 3,332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.59x = 44,022,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022,428.06/8,808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.67

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