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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.66, 13,323.06 and 3,336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.66, 13,323.06 and 3,336.58 is: 5,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.66 : 13,323.06 = 3,336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.66/13,323.06 = 3,336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.66x = 13,323.06 × 3,336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.66x = 44,453,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,453,455.53/8,883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.96

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