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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.71, 12,235.19 and 3,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.71, 12,235.19 and 3,773.23 is: 5,662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.71 : 12,235.19 = 3,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.71/12,235.19 = 3,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.71x = 12,235.19 × 3,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.71x = 46,166,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,166,185.96/8,152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.68

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