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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.04, 12,283.52 and 3,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.04, 12,283.52 and 3,257.36 is: 4,886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.04 : 12,283.52 = 3,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.04/12,283.52 = 3,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.04x = 12,283.52 × 3,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.04x = 40,011,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,011,846.71/8,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.02

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