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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.96, 12,197.58 and 3,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.96, 12,197.58 and 3,754.84 is: 5,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.96 : 12,197.58 = 3,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.96/12,197.58 = 3,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.96x = 12,197.58 × 3,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.96x = 45,799,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799,961.29/8,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.79

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