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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.34, 12,223.08 and 3,767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.34, 12,223.08 and 3,767.94 is: 5,652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.34 : 12,223.08 = 3,767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.34/12,223.08 = 3,767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.34x = 12,223.08 × 3,767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.34x = 46,055,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055,832.06/8,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.87

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