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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.55, 12,271.88 and 3,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.55, 12,271.88 and 3,248.08 is: 4,873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.55 : 12,271.88 = 3,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.55/12,271.88 = 3,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.55x = 12,271.88 × 3,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.55x = 39,860,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,860,047.99/8,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.73

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