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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.40, 12,573.54 and 3,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.40, 12,573.54 and 3,188.28 is: 4,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.40 : 12,573.54 = 3,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.40/12,573.54 = 3,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.40x = 12,573.54 × 3,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.40x = 40,087,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,087,966.11/8,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.40

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