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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.80, 12,162.30 and 3,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.80, 12,162.30 and 3,953.80 is: 5,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.80 : 12,162.30 = 3,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.80/12,162.30 = 3,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.80x = 12,162.30 × 3,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.80x = 48,087,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087,301.74/8,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.07

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