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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.42, 13,321.19 and 3,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.42, 13,321.19 and 3,335.33 is: 5,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.42 : 13,321.19 = 3,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.42/13,321.19 = 3,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.42x = 13,321.19 × 3,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.42x = 44,430,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430,564.64/8,882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.08

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