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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.80, 12,155.40 and 3,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.80, 12,155.40 and 3,944.40 is: 5,917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.80 : 12,155.40 = 3,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.80/12,155.40 = 3,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.80x = 12,155.40 × 3,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.80x = 47,945,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,759.76/8,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.91

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