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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.29, 12,170.04 and 3,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.29, 12,170.04 and 3,727.74 is: 5,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.29 : 12,170.04 = 3,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.29/12,170.04 = 3,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.29x = 12,170.04 × 3,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.29x = 45,366,744.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,366,744.91/8,110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.73

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