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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.80, 12,258.24 and 3,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.80, 12,258.24 and 3,785.44 is: 5,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.80 : 12,258.24 = 3,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.80/12,258.24 = 3,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.80x = 12,258.24 × 3,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.80x = 46,402,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,402,832.03/8,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.50

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