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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.77, 12,287.10 and 4,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.77, 12,287.10 and 4,026.52 is: 6,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.77 : 12,287.10 = 4,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.77/12,287.10 = 4,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.77x = 12,287.10 × 4,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.77x = 49,474,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474,192.46/8,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.71

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