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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.60, 12,154.25 and 3,719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.60, 12,154.25 and 3,719.25 is: 5,576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.60 : 12,154.25 = 3,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.60/12,154.25 = 3,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.60x = 12,154.25 × 3,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.60x = 45,204,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204,703.61/8,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.97

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