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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.48, 12,233.34 and 3,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.48, 12,233.34 and 3,772.36 is: 5,654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.48 : 12,233.34 = 3,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.48/12,233.34 = 3,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.48x = 12,233.34 × 3,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.48x = 46,148,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,562.48/8,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.44

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