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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.22, 12,771.84 and 3,765.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.22, 12,771.84 and 3,765.86 is: 5,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.22 : 12,771.84 = 3,765.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.22/12,771.84 = 3,765.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.22x = 12,771.84 × 3,765.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.22x = 48,096,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,096,959.54/8,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.34

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