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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.50, 12,151.50 and 3,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.50, 12,151.50 and 3,717.32 is: 5,576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.50 : 12,151.50 = 3,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.50/12,151.50 = 3,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.50x = 12,151.50 × 3,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.50x = 45,171,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171,013.98/8,100.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.32

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