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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.86, 12,266.58 and 3,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.86, 12,266.58 and 3,501.52 is: 5,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.86 : 12,266.58 = 3,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.86/12,266.58 = 3,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.86x = 12,266.58 × 3,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.86x = 42,951,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,951,675.20/8,183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.34

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