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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.58, 12,264.60 and 3,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.58, 12,264.60 and 3,793.48 is: 5,690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.58 : 12,264.60 = 3,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.58/12,264.60 = 3,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.58x = 12,264.60 × 3,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.58x = 46,525,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525,514.81/8,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.79

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