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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.32, 13,319.86 and 3,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.32, 13,319.86 and 3,333.70 is: 5,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.32 : 13,319.86 = 3,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.32/13,319.86 = 3,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.32x = 13,319.86 × 3,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.32x = 44,404,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,417.28/8,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.13

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