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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,116.68, 12,175.20 and 3,732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,116.68, 12,175.20 and 3,732.96 is: 5,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,116.68 : 12,175.20 = 3,732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,116.68/12,175.20 = 3,732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,116.68x = 12,175.20 × 3,732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,116.68x = 45,449,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,449,534.59/8,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.52

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