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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.90, 12,236.35 and 5,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.90, 12,236.35 and 5,183.70 is: 7,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.90 : 12,236.35 = 5,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.90/12,236.35 = 5,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.90x = 12,236.35 × 5,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.90x = 63,429,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,429,554.54/8,143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.60

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