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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.49, 12,264.23 and 3,560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.49, 12,264.23 and 3,560.25 is: 5,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.49 : 12,264.23 = 3,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.49/12,264.23 = 3,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.49x = 12,264.23 × 3,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.49x = 43,663,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,663,724.86/8,180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.54

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