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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.69, 12,233.67 and 3,772.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.69, 12,233.67 and 3,772.23 is: 5,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.69 : 12,233.67 = 3,772.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.69/12,233.67 = 3,772.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.69x = 12,233.67 × 3,772.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.69x = 46,148,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,216.98/8,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.18

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