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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.92, 12,252.14 and 3,892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.92, 12,252.14 and 3,892.73 is: 5,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.92 : 12,252.14 = 3,892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.92/12,252.14 = 3,892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.92x = 12,252.14 × 3,892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.92x = 47,694,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694,192.22/8,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.21

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