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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.70, 13,316.94 and 3,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.70, 13,316.94 and 3,333.96 is: 4,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.70 : 13,316.94 = 3,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.70/13,316.94 = 3,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.70x = 13,316.94 × 3,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.70x = 44,398,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,145.28/8,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.58

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