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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.82, 12,164.77 and 3,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.82, 12,164.77 and 3,665.26 is: 5,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.82 : 12,164.77 = 3,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.82/12,164.77 = 3,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.82x = 12,164.77 × 3,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.82x = 44,587,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587,079.88/8,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.88

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