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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.23, 12,254.09 and 3,785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.23, 12,254.09 and 3,785.94 is: 5,676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.23 : 12,254.09 = 3,785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.23/12,254.09 = 3,785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.23x = 12,254.09 × 3,785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.23x = 46,393,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,393,230.56/8,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.94

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