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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.88, 12,167.49 and 3,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.88, 12,167.49 and 3,726.12 is: 5,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.88 : 12,167.49 = 3,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.88/12,167.49 = 3,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.88x = 12,167.49 × 3,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.88x = 45,337,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337,509.21/8,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.34

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