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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.13, 12,159.72 and 3,725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.13, 12,159.72 and 3,725.19 is: 5,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.13 : 12,159.72 = 3,725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.13/12,159.72 = 3,725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.13x = 12,159.72 × 3,725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.13x = 45,297,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,267.35/8,110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.27

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