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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.14, 13,326.32 and 3,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.14, 13,326.32 and 3,688.88 is: 5,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.14 : 13,326.32 = 3,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.14/13,326.32 = 3,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.14x = 13,326.32 × 3,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.14x = 49,159,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,159,137.91/8,883.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.99

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