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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.78, 12,274.92 and 3,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.78, 12,274.92 and 3,186.36 is: 4,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.78 : 12,274.92 = 3,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.78/12,274.92 = 3,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.78x = 12,274.92 × 3,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.78x = 39,112,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,112,314.09/8,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.66

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