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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.94, 12,154.86 and 3,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.94, 12,154.86 and 3,719.70 is: 5,577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.94 : 12,154.86 = 3,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.94/12,154.86 = 3,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.94x = 12,154.86 × 3,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.94x = 45,212,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,212,432.74/8,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.69

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