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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.84, 12,264.42 and 3,796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.84, 12,264.42 and 3,796.04 is: 5,690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.84 : 12,264.42 = 3,796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.84/12,264.42 = 3,796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.84x = 12,264.42 × 3,796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.84x = 46,556,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556,228.90/8,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.89

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