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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.59, 13,210.55 and 3,333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.59, 13,210.55 and 3,333.75 is: 4,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.59 : 13,210.55 = 3,333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.59/13,210.55 = 3,333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.59x = 13,210.55 × 3,333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.59x = 44,040,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040,654.39/8,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.17

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