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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.72, 12,151.74 and 3,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.72, 12,151.74 and 3,719.88 is: 5,578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.72 : 12,151.74 = 3,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.72/12,151.74 = 3,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.72x = 12,151.74 × 3,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.72x = 45,203,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,014.59/8,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.06

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