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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.03, 12,213.98 and 5,773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.03, 12,213.98 and 5,773.67 is: 8,662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.03 : 12,213.98 = 5,773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.03/12,213.98 = 5,773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.03x = 12,213.98 × 5,773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.03x = 70,519,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,519,399.97/8,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.23

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