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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.88, 13,319.20 and 3,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.88, 13,319.20 and 3,333.26 is: 5,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.88 : 13,319.20 = 3,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.88/13,319.20 = 3,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.88x = 13,319.20 × 3,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.88x = 44,396,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,394.06/8,874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.48

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