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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.26, 12,233.23 and 3,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.26, 12,233.23 and 3,995.20 is: 5,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.26 : 12,233.23 = 3,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.26/12,233.23 = 3,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.26x = 12,233.23 × 3,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.26x = 48,874,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,874,200.50/8,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.43

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