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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.50, 12,157.50 and 3,721.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.50, 12,157.50 and 3,721.32 is: 5,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.50 : 12,157.50 = 3,721.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.50/12,157.50 = 3,721.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.50x = 12,157.50 × 3,721.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.50x = 45,241,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241,947.90/8,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.32

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