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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.10, 12,169.05 and 3,724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.10, 12,169.05 and 3,724.30 is: 5,588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.10 : 12,169.05 = 3,724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.10/12,169.05 = 3,724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.10x = 12,169.05 × 3,724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.10x = 45,321,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,321,192.92/8,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.93

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