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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886, 13,330.08 and 3,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886, 13,330.08 and 3,689.04 is: 5,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886 : 13,330.08 = 3,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886/13,330.08 = 3,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886x = 13,330.08 × 3,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886x = 49,175,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175,198.32/8,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.01

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