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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.88, 13,329.36 and 4,722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.88, 13,329.36 and 4,722.46 is: 7,083.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.88 : 13,329.36 = 4,722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.88/13,329.36 = 4,722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.88x = 13,329.36 × 4,722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.88x = 62,947,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,369.43/8,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.18

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