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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.01, 12,264.93 and 3,501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.01, 12,264.93 and 3,501.66 is: 5,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.01 : 12,264.93 = 3,501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.01/12,264.93 = 3,501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.01x = 12,264.93 × 3,501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.01x = 42,947,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,947,614.78/8,183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.39

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