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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.16, 12,211.34 and 3,755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.16, 12,211.34 and 3,755.43 is: 5,628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.16 : 12,211.34 = 3,755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.16/12,211.34 = 3,755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.16x = 12,211.34 × 3,755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.16x = 45,858,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858,813.80/8,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.81

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