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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.98, 13,324.04 and 4,503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.98, 13,324.04 and 4,503.18 is: 6,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.98 : 13,324.04 = 4,503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.98/13,324.04 = 4,503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.98x = 13,324.04 × 4,503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.98x = 60,000,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,000,550.45/8,887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.75

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