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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.07, 13,319.48 and 3,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.07, 13,319.48 and 3,333.45 is: 5,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.07 : 13,319.48 = 3,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.07/13,319.48 = 3,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.07x = 13,319.48 × 3,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.07x = 44,399,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,828.94/8,875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.76

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