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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.68, 12,224.84 and 3,934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.68, 12,224.84 and 3,934.38 is: 5,898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.68 : 12,224.84 = 3,934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.68/12,224.84 = 3,934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.68x = 12,224.84 × 3,934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.68x = 48,097,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,097,166.00/8,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.83

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