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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.80, 13,329.36 and 3,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.80, 13,329.36 and 3,691.12 is: 5,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.80 : 13,329.36 = 3,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.80/13,329.36 = 3,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.80x = 13,329.36 × 3,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.80x = 49,200,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,267.28/8,888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.09

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