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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.99, 12,285.56 and 3,506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.99, 12,285.56 and 3,506.65 is: 5,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.99 : 12,285.56 = 3,506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.99/12,285.56 = 3,506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.99x = 12,285.56 × 3,506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.99x = 43,081,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,081,141.44/8,188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.86

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