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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881, 13,322.14 and 3,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881, 13,322.14 and 3,409 is: 5,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881 : 13,322.14 = 3,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881/13,322.14 = 3,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881x = 13,322.14 × 3,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881x = 45,415,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,415,175.26/8,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.75

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