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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888, 13,333.08 and 3,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888, 13,333.08 and 3,691.04 is: 5,537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888 : 13,333.08 = 3,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888/13,333.08 = 3,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888x = 13,333.08 × 3,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888x = 49,212,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212,931.60/8,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.01

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