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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.80, 12,160.14 and 3,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.80, 12,160.14 and 3,732.76 is: 5,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.80 : 12,160.14 = 3,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.80/12,160.14 = 3,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.80x = 12,160.14 × 3,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.80x = 45,390,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,390,884.19/8,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.66

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