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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.38, 13,329.33 and 3,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.38, 13,329.33 and 3,343.24 is: 5,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.38 : 13,329.33 = 3,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.38/13,329.33 = 3,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.38x = 13,329.33 × 3,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.38x = 44,563,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,153.35/8,891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.95

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