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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.51, 13,315.41 and 3,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.51, 13,315.41 and 3,330.70 is: 4,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.51 : 13,315.41 = 3,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.51/13,315.41 = 3,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.51x = 13,315.41 × 3,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.51x = 44,349,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,349,602.80/8,873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.98

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