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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.08, 13,316.25 and 3,331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.08, 13,316.25 and 3,331.28 is: 4,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.08 : 13,316.25 = 3,331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.08/13,316.25 = 3,331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.08x = 13,316.25 × 3,331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.08x = 44,360,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360,090.72/8,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.84

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