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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.63, 12,275.35 and 3,250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.63, 12,275.35 and 3,250.31 is: 4,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.63 : 12,275.35 = 3,250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.63/12,275.35 = 3,250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.63x = 12,275.35 × 3,250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.63x = 39,898,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898,692.40/8,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.22

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