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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.82, 12,176.22 and 3,955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.82, 12,176.22 and 3,955.23 is: 5,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.82 : 12,176.22 = 3,955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.82/12,176.22 = 3,955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.82x = 12,176.22 × 3,955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.82x = 48,159,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159,750.63/8,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.06

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