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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.52, 12,267.03 and 3,750.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.52, 12,267.03 and 3,750.93 is: 5,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.52 : 12,267.03 = 3,750.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.52/12,267.03 = 3,750.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.52x = 12,267.03 × 3,750.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.52x = 46,012,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,012,770.84/8,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.49

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