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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.67, 13,316.34 and 3,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.67, 13,316.34 and 3,330.88 is: 4,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.67 : 13,316.34 = 3,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.67/13,316.34 = 3,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.67x = 13,316.34 × 3,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.67x = 44,355,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,130.58/8,877.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.26

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