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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.49, 13,329.80 and 3,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.49, 13,329.80 and 3,341.09 is: 5,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.49 : 13,329.80 = 3,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.49/13,329.80 = 3,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.49x = 13,329.80 × 3,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.49x = 44,536,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536,061.48/8,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.66

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