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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.06, 13,329.98 and 3,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.06, 13,329.98 and 3,340.46 is: 5,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.06 : 13,329.98 = 3,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.06/13,329.98 = 3,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.06x = 13,329.98 × 3,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.06x = 44,528,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,264.99/8,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.28

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