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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.86, 12,155.79 and 3,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.86, 12,155.79 and 3,722.90 is: 5,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.86 : 12,155.79 = 3,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.86/12,155.79 = 3,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.86x = 12,155.79 × 3,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.86x = 45,254,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,254,790.59/8,109.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.22

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