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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.62, 12,273.67 and 3,506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.62, 12,273.67 and 3,506.86 is: 5,258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.62 : 12,273.67 = 3,506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.62/12,273.67 = 3,506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.62x = 12,273.67 × 3,506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.62x = 43,042,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,042,042.38/8,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.89

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