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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.76, 12,167.04 and 3,938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.76, 12,167.04 and 3,938.88 is: 5,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.76 : 12,167.04 = 3,938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.76/12,167.04 = 3,938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.76x = 12,167.04 × 3,938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.76x = 47,924,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,924,510.52/8,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.03

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