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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.96, 12,574.56 and 3,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.96, 12,574.56 and 3,189.12 is: 4,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.96 : 12,574.56 = 3,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.96/12,574.56 = 3,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.96x = 12,574.56 × 3,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.96x = 40,101,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,780.79/8,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.73

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