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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.88, 12,214.43 and 3,767.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.88, 12,214.43 and 3,767.95 is: 5,645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.88 : 12,214.43 = 3,767.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.88/12,214.43 = 3,767.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.88x = 12,214.43 × 3,767.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.88x = 46,023,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023,361.52/8,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.04

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