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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.08, 13,314.42 and 3,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.08, 13,314.42 and 3,328.32 is: 4,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.08 : 13,314.42 = 3,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.08/13,314.42 = 3,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.08x = 13,314.42 × 3,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.08x = 44,314,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314,650.37/8,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.16

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