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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.37, 12,264.08 and 3,251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.37, 12,264.08 and 3,251.25 is: 4,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.37 : 12,264.08 = 3,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.37/12,264.08 = 3,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.37x = 12,264.08 × 3,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.37x = 39,873,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,873,573.84/8,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.30

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