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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.52, 12,138.24 and 3,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.52, 12,138.24 and 3,710.08 is: 5,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.52 : 12,138.24 = 3,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.52/12,138.24 = 3,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.52x = 12,138.24 × 3,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.52x = 45,033,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033,841.46/8,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.56

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