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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.98, 13,327.80 and 3,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.98, 13,327.80 and 3,337.32 is: 5,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.98 : 13,327.80 = 3,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.98/13,327.80 = 3,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.98x = 13,327.80 × 3,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.98x = 44,479,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,133.50/8,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.67

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