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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.90, 13,315.17 and 3,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.90, 13,315.17 and 3,332.33 is: 4,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.90 : 13,315.17 = 3,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.90/13,315.17 = 3,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.90x = 13,315.17 × 3,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.90x = 44,370,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,370,540.45/8,882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.05

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