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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.66, 13,333.57 and 4,727.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.66, 13,333.57 and 4,727.15 is: 7,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.66 : 13,333.57 = 4,727.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.66/13,333.57 = 4,727.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.66x = 13,333.57 × 4,727.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.66x = 63,029,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,029,785.43/8,883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.02

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