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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.88, 13,331.52 and 4,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.88, 13,331.52 and 4,725.60 is: 7,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.88 : 13,331.52 = 4,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.88/13,331.52 = 4,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.88x = 13,331.52 × 4,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.88x = 62,999,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,999,430.91/8,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.23

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