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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.59, 12,166.08 and 3,834.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.59, 12,166.08 and 3,834.83 is: 5,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.59 : 12,166.08 = 3,834.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.59/12,166.08 = 3,834.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.59x = 12,166.08 × 3,834.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.59x = 46,654,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,654,787.74/8,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.20

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