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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.32, 12,165.48 and 3,731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.32, 12,165.48 and 3,731.46 is: 5,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.32 : 12,165.48 = 3,731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.32/12,165.48 = 3,731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.32x = 12,165.48 × 3,731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.32x = 45,395,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,395,002.00/8,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.19

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