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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883, 13,323.56 and 4,718.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883, 13,323.56 and 4,718.59 is: 7,077.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883 : 13,323.56 = 4,718.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883/13,323.56 = 4,718.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883x = 13,323.56 × 4,718.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883x = 62,868,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,868,360.08/8,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.38

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