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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.13, 12,279.06 and 2,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.13, 12,279.06 and 2,030.13 is: 3,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.13 : 12,279.06 = 2,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.13/12,279.06 = 2,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.13x = 12,279.06 × 2,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.13x = 24,928,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,928,088.08/8,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.16

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