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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.25, 12,161.93 and 3,725.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.25, 12,161.93 and 3,725.78 is: 5,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.25 : 12,161.93 = 3,725.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.25/12,161.93 = 3,725.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.25x = 12,161.93 × 3,725.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.25x = 45,312,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,312,596.12/8,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.52

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