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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.22, 13,323.62 and 3,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.22, 13,323.62 and 3,688.88 is: 5,532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.22 : 13,323.62 = 3,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.22/13,323.62 = 3,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.22x = 13,323.62 × 3,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.22x = 49,149,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149,177.95/8,884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.19

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