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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.03, 12,270.93 and 3,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.03, 12,270.93 and 3,795.27 is: 5,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.03 : 12,270.93 = 3,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.03/12,270.93 = 3,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.03x = 12,270.93 × 3,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.03x = 46,571,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571,492.50/8,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.45

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