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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.40, 12,166.65 and 3,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.40, 12,166.65 and 3,735.30 is: 5,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.40 : 12,166.65 = 3,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.40/12,166.65 = 3,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.40x = 12,166.65 × 3,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.40x = 45,446,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446,087.75/8,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.60

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