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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.89, 12,166.40 and 3,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.89, 12,166.40 and 3,725.69 is: 5,590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.89 : 12,166.40 = 3,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.89/12,166.40 = 3,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.89x = 12,166.40 × 3,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.89x = 45,328,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328,155.36/8,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.62

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