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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.26, 12,279.29 and 3,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.26, 12,279.29 and 3,252.94 is: 4,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.26 : 12,279.29 = 3,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.26/12,279.29 = 3,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.26x = 12,279.29 × 3,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.26x = 39,943,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943,746.65/8,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.15

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