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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.22, 12,158.91 and 3,945.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.22, 12,158.91 and 3,945.03 is: 5,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.22 : 12,158.91 = 3,945.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.22/12,158.91 = 3,945.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.22x = 12,158.91 × 3,945.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.22x = 47,967,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967,264.72/8,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.15

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