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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.59, 12,167.58 and 3,835.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.59, 12,167.58 and 3,835.83 is: 5,751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.59 : 12,167.58 = 3,835.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.59/12,167.58 = 3,835.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.59x = 12,167.58 × 3,835.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.59x = 46,672,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,672,768.39/8,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.71

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