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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.42, 12,150.27 and 3,715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.42, 12,150.27 and 3,715.38 is: 5,570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.42 : 12,150.27 = 3,715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.42/12,150.27 = 3,715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.42x = 12,150.27 × 3,715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.42x = 45,142,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142,870.15/8,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.84

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