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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.04, 13,317.84 and 3,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.04, 13,317.84 and 3,332.04 is: 4,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.04 : 13,317.84 = 3,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.04/13,317.84 = 3,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.04x = 13,317.84 × 3,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.04x = 44,375,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,575.59/8,876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.48

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