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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.02, 13,308.87 and 3,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.02, 13,308.87 and 3,325.50 is: 4,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.02 : 13,308.87 = 3,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.02/13,308.87 = 3,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.02x = 13,308.87 × 3,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.02x = 44,258,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,258,647.19/8,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.88

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