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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.45, 12,282.35 and 3,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.45, 12,282.35 and 3,257.76 is: 4,885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.45 : 12,282.35 = 3,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.45/12,282.35 = 3,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.45x = 12,282.35 × 3,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.45x = 40,012,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012,932.25/8,189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.92

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