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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.52, 12,273.78 and 2,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.52, 12,273.78 and 2,987.20 is: 4,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.52 : 12,273.78 = 2,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.52/12,273.78 = 2,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.52x = 12,273.78 × 2,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.52x = 36,664,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,664,235.62/8,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.80

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