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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181, 12,272.04 and 3,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181, 12,272.04 and 3,564 is: 5,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181 : 12,272.04 = 3,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181/12,272.04 = 3,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181x = 12,272.04 × 3,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181x = 43,737,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737,550.56/8,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.24

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