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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.44, 12,219.42 and 3,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.44, 12,219.42 and 3,762.56 is: 5,635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.44 : 12,219.42 = 3,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.44/12,219.42 = 3,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.44x = 12,219.42 × 3,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.44x = 45,976,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,976,300.92/8,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.43

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