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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.02, 12,272.73 and 3,797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.02, 12,272.73 and 3,797.38 is: 5,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.02 : 12,272.73 = 3,797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.02/12,272.73 = 3,797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.02x = 12,272.73 × 3,797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.02x = 46,604,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604,219.45/8,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.32

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