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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.80, 12,276.84 and 4,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.80, 12,276.84 and 4,023.96 is: 6,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.80 : 12,276.84 = 4,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.80/12,276.84 = 4,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.80x = 12,276.84 × 4,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.80x = 49,401,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401,513.09/8,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.50

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