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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889, 13,333.82 and 3,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889, 13,333.82 and 3,341.76 is: 5,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889 : 13,333.82 = 3,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889/13,333.82 = 3,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889x = 13,333.82 × 3,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889x = 44,558,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,558,426.32/8,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.76

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