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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.99, 12,163.82 and 3,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.99, 12,163.82 and 3,725.63 is: 5,586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.99 : 12,163.82 = 3,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.99/12,163.82 = 3,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.99x = 12,163.82 × 3,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.99x = 45,317,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,813.26/8,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.53

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