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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.42, 12,273.96 and 2,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.42, 12,273.96 and 2,987.28 is: 4,481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.42 : 12,273.96 = 2,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.42/12,273.96 = 2,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.42x = 12,273.96 × 2,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.42x = 36,665,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,665,755.23/8,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.59

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