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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.30, 13,333.95 and 3,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.30, 13,333.95 and 3,705.30 is: 5,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.30 : 13,333.95 = 3,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.30/13,333.95 = 3,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.30x = 13,333.95 × 3,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.30x = 49,406,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,406,284.94/8,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.95

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