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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.66, 12,282.66 and 3,253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.66, 12,282.66 and 3,253.79 is: 4,882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.66 : 12,282.66 = 3,253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.66/12,282.66 = 3,253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.66x = 12,282.66 × 3,253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.66x = 39,965,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,965,134.87/8,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.93

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