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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.87, 13,327.01 and 3,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.87, 13,327.01 and 3,335.55 is: 5,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.87 : 13,327.01 = 3,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.87/13,327.01 = 3,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.87x = 13,327.01 × 3,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.87x = 44,452,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452,908.21/8,883.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.78

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