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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.62, 12,572.56 and 3,186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.62, 12,572.56 and 3,186.09 is: 4,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.62 : 12,572.56 = 3,186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.62/12,572.56 = 3,186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.62x = 12,572.56 × 3,186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.62x = 40,057,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,057,346.87/8,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.76

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