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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.53, 13,323.05 and 3,344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.53, 13,323.05 and 3,344.55 is: 5,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.53 : 13,323.05 = 3,344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.53/13,323.05 = 3,344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.53x = 13,323.05 × 3,344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.53x = 44,559,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,559,523.54/8,887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.72

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