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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.94, 12,237.51 and 3,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.94, 12,237.51 and 3,771.38 is: 5,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.94 : 12,237.51 = 3,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.94/12,237.51 = 3,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.94x = 12,237.51 × 3,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.94x = 46,152,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,300.46/8,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.82

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