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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.06, 12,247.61 and 3,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.06, 12,247.61 and 3,783.10 is: 5,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.06 : 12,247.61 = 3,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.06/12,247.61 = 3,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.06x = 12,247.61 × 3,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.06x = 46,333,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,333,933.39/8,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.58

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