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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.80, 13,314.73 and 3,329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.80, 13,314.73 and 3,329.11 is: 4,992.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.80 : 13,314.73 = 3,329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.80/13,314.73 = 3,329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.80x = 13,314.73 × 3,329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.80x = 44,326,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,200.79/8,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.37

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