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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.64, 12,282.69 and 3,504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.64, 12,282.69 and 3,504.66 is: 5,258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.64 : 12,282.69 = 3,504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.64/12,282.69 = 3,504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.64x = 12,282.69 × 3,504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.64x = 43,046,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,046,652.34/8,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.16

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