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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811, 13,216.50 and 3,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811, 13,216.50 and 3,339 is: 5,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811 : 13,216.50 = 3,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811/13,216.50 = 3,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811x = 13,216.50 × 3,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811x = 44,129,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,893.50/8,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.50

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