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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.23, 13,313.88 and 3,328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.23, 13,313.88 and 3,328.55 is: 4,991.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.23 : 13,313.88 = 3,328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.23/13,313.88 = 3,328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.23x = 13,313.88 × 3,328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.23x = 44,315,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,923.60/8,878.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.53

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