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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.28, 12,275.16 and 2,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.28, 12,275.16 and 2,919.30 is: 4,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.28 : 12,275.16 = 2,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.28/12,275.16 = 2,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.28x = 12,275.16 × 2,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.28x = 35,834,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834,874.59/8,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.43

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