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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.08, 12,277.92 and 3,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.08, 12,277.92 and 3,564.48 is: 5,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.08 : 12,277.92 = 3,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.08/12,277.92 = 3,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.08x = 12,277.92 × 3,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.08x = 43,764,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,764,400.28/8,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.81

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