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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.82, 13,336.52 and 4,503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.82, 13,336.52 and 4,503.33 is: 6,761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.82 : 13,336.52 = 4,503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.82/13,336.52 = 4,503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.82x = 13,336.52 × 4,503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.82x = 60,058,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058,728.09/8,882.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.22

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