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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.35, 12,273.59 and 3,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.35, 12,273.59 and 3,253.44 is: 4,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.35 : 12,273.59 = 3,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.35/12,273.59 = 3,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.35x = 12,273.59 × 3,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.35x = 39,931,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,931,388.65/8,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.38

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