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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.31, 12,153.74 and 3,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.31, 12,153.74 and 3,826.56 is: 5,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.31 : 12,153.74 = 3,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.31/12,153.74 = 3,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.31x = 12,153.74 × 3,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.31x = 46,507,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,507,063.30/8,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.85

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