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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.86, 12,157.29 and 3,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.86, 12,157.29 and 3,723.90 is: 5,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.86 : 12,157.29 = 3,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.86/12,157.29 = 3,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.86x = 12,157.29 × 3,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.86x = 45,272,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272,532.23/8,110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.72

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