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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.15, 13,325.48 and 3,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.15, 13,325.48 and 3,346.17 is: 5,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.15 : 13,325.48 = 3,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.15/13,325.48 = 3,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.15x = 13,325.48 × 3,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.15x = 44,589,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,589,321.41/8,889.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.15

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