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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.30, 12,233.07 and 3,773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.30, 12,233.07 and 3,773.01 is: 5,660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.30 : 12,233.07 = 3,773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.30/12,233.07 = 3,773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.30x = 12,233.07 × 3,773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.30x = 46,155,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,155,495.44/8,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.26

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