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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.16, 12,240.66 and 3,776.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.16, 12,240.66 and 3,776.86 is: 5,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.16 : 12,240.66 = 3,776.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.16/12,240.66 = 3,776.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.16x = 12,240.66 × 3,776.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.16x = 46,231,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,259.13/8,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.40

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