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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.08, 13,309.15 and 3,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.08, 13,309.15 and 3,325.40 is: 4,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.08 : 13,309.15 = 3,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.08/13,309.15 = 3,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.08x = 13,309.15 × 3,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.08x = 44,258,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,258,235.70/8,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.80

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