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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.36, 13,316.34 and 3,329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.36, 13,316.34 and 3,329.67 is: 4,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.36 : 13,316.34 = 3,329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.36/13,316.34 = 3,329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.36x = 13,316.34 × 3,329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.36x = 44,339,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339,017.81/8,876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.18

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