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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.69, 12,277.82 and 3,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.69, 12,277.82 and 3,253.23 is: 4,880.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.69 : 12,277.82 = 3,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.69/12,277.82 = 3,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.69x = 12,277.82 × 3,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.69x = 39,942,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,580.49/8,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.16

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