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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.04, 12,281.12 and 3,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.04, 12,281.12 and 3,254.04 is: 4,881.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.04 : 12,281.12 = 3,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.04/12,281.12 = 3,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.04x = 12,281.12 × 3,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.04x = 39,963,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,963,255.72/8,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.88

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