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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.72, 13,320.28 and 3,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.72, 13,320.28 and 3,332.22 is: 4,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.72 : 13,320.28 = 3,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.72/13,320.28 = 3,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.72x = 13,320.28 × 3,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.72x = 44,386,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,103.42/8,882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.90

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