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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.36, 13,327.56 and 3,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.36, 13,327.56 and 3,338.28 is: 5,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.36 : 13,327.56 = 3,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.36/13,327.56 = 3,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.36x = 13,327.56 × 3,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.36x = 44,491,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491,127.00/8,885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.24

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