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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.96, 12,180.24 and 3,736.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.96, 12,180.24 and 3,736.64 is: 5,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.96 : 12,180.24 = 3,736.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.96/12,180.24 = 3,736.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.96x = 12,180.24 × 3,736.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.96x = 45,513,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513,171.99/8,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.03

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