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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.70, 12,281.22 and 3,257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.70, 12,281.22 and 3,257.01 is: 4,884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.70 : 12,281.22 = 3,257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.70/12,281.22 = 3,257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.70x = 12,281.22 × 3,257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.70x = 40,000,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,000,056.35/8,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.79

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