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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.32, 12,166.98 and 3,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.32, 12,166.98 and 3,732.46 is: 5,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.32 : 12,166.98 = 3,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.32/12,166.98 = 3,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.32x = 12,166.98 × 3,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.32x = 45,412,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,412,766.17/8,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.69

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