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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.82, 13,331.70 and 4,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.82, 13,331.70 and 4,994.96 is: 7,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.82 : 13,331.70 = 4,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.82/13,331.70 = 4,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.82x = 13,331.70 × 4,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.82x = 66,591,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591,308.23/8,887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.42

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