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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.73, 12,157.44 and 3,721.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.73, 12,157.44 and 3,721.38 is: 5,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.73 : 12,157.44 = 3,721.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.73/12,157.44 = 3,721.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.73x = 12,157.44 × 3,721.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.73x = 45,242,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,454.07/8,107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.16

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