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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.54, 12,238.83 and 3,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.54, 12,238.83 and 3,773.82 is: 5,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.54 : 12,238.83 = 3,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.54/12,238.83 = 3,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.54x = 12,238.83 × 3,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.54x = 46,187,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187,141.43/8,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.81

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