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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.73, 12,256.34 and 3,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.73, 12,256.34 and 3,787.44 is: 5,679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.73 : 12,256.34 = 3,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.73/12,256.34 = 3,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.73x = 12,256.34 × 3,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.73x = 46,420,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,420,133.43/8,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.19

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