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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.48, 13,337.82 and 3,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.48, 13,337.82 and 3,346.28 is: 5,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.48 : 13,337.82 = 3,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.48/13,337.82 = 3,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.48x = 13,337.82 × 3,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.48x = 44,632,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,632,080.31/8,887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.91

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