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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.50, 13,330.07 and 3,339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.50, 13,330.07 and 3,339.26 is: 5,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.50 : 13,330.07 = 3,339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.50/13,330.07 = 3,339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.50x = 13,330.07 × 3,339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.50x = 44,512,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512,569.55/8,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.01

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