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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.31, 13,331.93 and 3,694.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.31, 13,331.93 and 3,694.23 is: 5,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.31 : 13,331.93 = 3,694.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.31/13,331.93 = 3,694.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.31x = 13,331.93 × 3,694.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.31x = 49,251,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251,197.29/8,888.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.12

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