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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.20, 12,278.70 and 3,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.20, 12,278.70 and 3,256.20 is: 4,882.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.20 : 12,278.70 = 3,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.20/12,278.70 = 3,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.20x = 12,278.70 × 3,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.20x = 39,981,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981,902.94/8,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.87

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