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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.73, 12,182.27 and 3,735.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.73, 12,182.27 and 3,735.97 is: 5,603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.73 : 12,182.27 = 3,735.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.73/12,182.27 = 3,735.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.73x = 12,182.27 × 3,735.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.73x = 45,512,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512,546.12/8,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.11

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