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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.17, 12,173.45 and 3,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.17, 12,173.45 and 3,955.94 is: 5,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.17 : 12,173.45 = 3,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.17/12,173.45 = 3,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.17x = 12,173.45 × 3,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.17x = 48,157,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157,357.15/8,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.12

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