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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.22, 13,323.67 and 3,334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.22, 13,323.67 and 3,334.55 is: 5,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.22 : 13,323.67 = 3,334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.22/13,323.67 = 3,334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.22x = 13,323.67 × 3,334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.22x = 44,428,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428,368.84/8,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.51

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