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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.98, 13,333.58 and 3,624.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.98, 13,333.58 and 3,624.85 is: 5,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.98 : 13,333.58 = 3,624.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.98/13,333.58 = 3,624.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.98x = 13,333.58 × 3,624.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.98x = 48,332,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,332,227.46/8,885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.16

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