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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.81, 12,679.22 and 3,186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.81, 12,679.22 and 3,186.39 is: 4,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.81 : 12,679.22 = 3,186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.81/12,679.22 = 3,186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.81x = 12,679.22 × 3,186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.81x = 40,400,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400,939.82/8,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.59

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