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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.40, 12,281.58 and 3,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.40, 12,281.58 and 3,807 is: 5,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.40 : 12,281.58 = 3,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.40/12,281.58 = 3,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.40x = 12,281.58 × 3,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.40x = 46,755,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,755,975.06/8,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.42

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