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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.73, 13,333.70 and 3,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.73, 13,333.70 and 3,341.21 is: 5,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.73 : 13,333.70 = 3,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.73/13,333.70 = 3,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.73x = 13,333.70 × 3,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.73x = 44,550,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,550,608.40/8,891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.34

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