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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.34, 12,282.52 and 3,505.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.34, 12,282.52 and 3,505.31 is: 5,257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.34 : 12,282.52 = 3,505.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.34/12,282.52 = 3,505.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.34x = 12,282.52 × 3,505.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.34x = 43,054,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,091.73/8,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.97

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