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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.64, 12,282.97 and 3,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.64, 12,282.97 and 3,258.33 is: 4,887.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.64 : 12,282.97 = 3,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.64/12,282.97 = 3,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.64x = 12,282.97 × 3,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.64x = 40,021,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,021,912.38/8,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.49

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