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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.49, 13,327.82 and 3,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.49, 13,327.82 and 3,338.40 is: 5,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.49 : 13,327.82 = 3,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.49/13,327.82 = 3,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.49x = 13,327.82 × 3,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.49x = 44,493,594.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,493,594.29/8,885.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.44

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