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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.76, 13,317.18 and 3,330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.76, 13,317.18 and 3,330.94 is: 4,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.76 : 13,317.18 = 3,330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.76/13,317.18 = 3,330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.76x = 13,317.18 × 3,330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.76x = 44,358,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358,727.55/8,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.61

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