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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888, 13,332.06 and 3,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888, 13,332.06 and 3,044.66 is: 4,567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888 : 13,332.06 = 3,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888/13,332.06 = 3,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888x = 13,332.06 × 3,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888x = 40,591,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,589.80/8,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.01

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