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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.53, 13,319.24 and 3,332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.53, 13,319.24 and 3,332.31 is: 4,999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.53 : 13,319.24 = 3,332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.53/13,319.24 = 3,332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.53x = 13,319.24 × 3,332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.53x = 44,383,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,383,836.64/8,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.01

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