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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.94, 12,233.01 and 3,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.94, 12,233.01 and 3,768.38 is: 5,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.94 : 12,233.01 = 3,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.94/12,233.01 = 3,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.94x = 12,233.01 × 3,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.94x = 46,098,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,630.22/8,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.32

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