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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.03, 12,274.54 and 3,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.03, 12,274.54 and 3,251.34 is: 4,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.03 : 12,274.54 = 3,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.03/12,274.54 = 3,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.03x = 12,274.54 × 3,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.03x = 39,908,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,908,694.76/8,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.01

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