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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.36, 12,239.68 and 3,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.36, 12,239.68 and 3,784.96 is: 5,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.36 : 12,239.68 = 3,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.36/12,239.68 = 3,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.36x = 12,239.68 × 3,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.36x = 46,326,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,699.21/8,164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.26

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