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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.37, 12,573.68 and 3,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.37, 12,573.68 and 3,186.84 is: 4,780.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.37 : 12,573.68 = 3,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.37/12,573.68 = 3,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.37x = 12,573.68 × 3,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.37x = 40,070,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070,361.49/8,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.88

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