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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.01, 12,280.41 and 3,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.01, 12,280.41 and 3,253.70 is: 4,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.01 : 12,280.41 = 3,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.01/12,280.41 = 3,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.01x = 12,280.41 × 3,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.01x = 39,956,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956,708.61/8,184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.29

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