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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.85, 12,157.02 and 3,945.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.85, 12,157.02 and 3,945.65 is: 5,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.85 : 12,157.02 = 3,945.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.85/12,157.02 = 3,945.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.85x = 12,157.02 × 3,945.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.85x = 47,967,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967,285.18/8,106.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.88

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