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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.60, 12,272.20 and 3,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.60, 12,272.20 and 3,255.90 is: 4,880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.60 : 12,272.20 = 3,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.60/12,272.20 = 3,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.60x = 12,272.20 × 3,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.60x = 39,957,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957,055.98/8,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.19

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