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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.44, 12,236.76 and 3,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.44, 12,236.76 and 3,770.88 is: 5,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.44 : 12,236.76 = 3,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.44/12,236.76 = 3,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.44x = 12,236.76 × 3,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.44x = 46,143,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,353.55/8,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.07

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