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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.19, 12,279.28 and 3,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.19, 12,279.28 and 3,253.29 is: 4,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.19 : 12,279.28 = 3,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.19/12,279.28 = 3,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.19x = 12,279.28 × 3,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.19x = 39,948,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,948,058.83/8,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.93

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