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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,097.60, 12,151.80 and 3,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,097.60, 12,151.80 and 3,712.80 is: 5,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097.60 : 12,151.80 = 3,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097.60/12,151.80 = 3,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097.60x = 12,151.80 × 3,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097.60x = 45,117,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117,203.04/8,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.68

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