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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.14, 12,283.44 and 3,505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.14, 12,283.44 and 3,505.16 is: 5,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.14 : 12,283.44 = 3,505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.14/12,283.44 = 3,505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.14x = 12,283.44 × 3,505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.14x = 43,055,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055,422.55/8,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.91

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