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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.56, 12,233.36 and 3,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.56, 12,233.36 and 3,773.60 is: 5,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.56 : 12,233.36 = 3,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.56/12,233.36 = 3,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.56x = 12,233.36 × 3,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.56x = 46,163,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163,807.30/8,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.33

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