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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.68, 12,147.27 and 3,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.68, 12,147.27 and 3,716.10 is: 5,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.68 : 12,147.27 = 3,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.68/12,147.27 = 3,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.68x = 12,147.27 × 3,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.68x = 45,140,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,470.05/8,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.68

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