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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.04, 12,242.58 and 3,776.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.04, 12,242.58 and 3,776.31 is: 5,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.04 : 12,242.58 = 3,776.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.04/12,242.58 = 3,776.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.04x = 12,242.58 × 3,776.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.04x = 46,231,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,777.28/8,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.55

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