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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.04, 12,281.44 and 3,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.04, 12,281.44 and 3,804 is: 5,706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.04 : 12,281.44 = 3,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.04/12,281.44 = 3,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.04x = 12,281.44 × 3,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.04x = 46,718,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,718,597.76/8,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.41

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