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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.53, 12,275.94 and 2,986.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.53, 12,275.94 and 2,986.19 is: 4,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.53 : 12,275.94 = 2,986.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.53/12,275.94 = 2,986.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.53x = 12,275.94 × 2,986.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.53x = 36,658,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658,289.27/8,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.62

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