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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.18, 12,274.41 and 3,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.18, 12,274.41 and 3,254.91 is: 4,881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.18 : 12,274.41 = 3,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.18/12,274.41 = 3,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.18x = 12,274.41 × 3,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.18x = 39,952,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,952,099.85/8,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.63

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