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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.23, 12,276.77 and 3,505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.23, 12,276.77 and 3,505.01 is: 5,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.23 : 12,276.77 = 3,505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.23/12,276.77 = 3,505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.23x = 12,276.77 × 3,505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.23x = 43,030,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030,122.71/8,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.40

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