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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.04, 12,278.12 and 3,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.04, 12,278.12 and 3,252.04 is: 4,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.04 : 12,278.12 = 3,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.04/12,278.12 = 3,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.04x = 12,278.12 × 3,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.04x = 39,928,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,928,937.36/8,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.88

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