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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.52, 12,265.31 and 3,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.52, 12,265.31 and 3,248.84 is: 4,871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.52 : 12,265.31 = 3,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.52/12,265.31 = 3,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.52x = 12,265.31 × 3,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.52x = 39,847,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847,952.17/8,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.08

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