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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.84, 13,213.92 and 3,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.84, 13,213.92 and 3,336 is: 5,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.84 : 13,213.92 = 3,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.84/13,213.92 = 3,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.84x = 13,213.92 × 3,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.84x = 44,081,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,637.12/8,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.55

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