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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.68, 12,175.99 and 3,672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.68, 12,175.99 and 3,672.55 is: 5,511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.68 : 12,175.99 = 3,672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.68/12,175.99 = 3,672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.68x = 12,175.99 × 3,672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.68x = 44,716,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,716,938.11/8,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.30

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