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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.91, 13,324.41 and 3,688.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.91, 13,324.41 and 3,688.79 is: 5,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.91 : 13,324.41 = 3,688.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.91/13,324.41 = 3,688.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.91x = 13,324.41 × 3,688.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.91x = 49,150,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,883.74/8,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.20

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