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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.67, 12,229.41 and 3,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.67, 12,229.41 and 3,779 is: 5,664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.67 : 12,229.41 = 3,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.67/12,229.41 = 3,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.67x = 12,229.41 × 3,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.67x = 46,214,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,214,940.39/8,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.52

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