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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.76, 12,280.74 and 3,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.76, 12,280.74 and 3,502.20 is: 5,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.76 : 12,280.74 = 3,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.76/12,280.74 = 3,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.76x = 12,280.74 × 3,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.76x = 43,009,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,009,607.63/8,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.56

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