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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.03, 12,283.91 and 3,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.03, 12,283.91 and 3,254.34 is: 4,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.03 : 12,283.91 = 3,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.03/12,283.91 = 3,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.03x = 12,283.91 × 3,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.03x = 39,976,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,976,003.40/8,186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.45

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