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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.14, 12,283.71 and 3,506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.14, 12,283.71 and 3,506.12 is: 5,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.14 : 12,283.71 = 3,506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.14/12,283.71 = 3,506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.14x = 12,283.71 × 3,506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.14x = 43,068,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,068,209.28/8,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.19

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