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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.74, 12,171.15 and 3,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.74, 12,171.15 and 3,955.74 is: 5,933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.74 : 12,171.15 = 3,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.74/12,171.15 = 3,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.74x = 12,171.15 × 3,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.74x = 48,145,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145,904.90/8,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.87

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