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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.60, 12,184.80 and 3,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.60, 12,184.80 and 3,744.40 is: 5,614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.60 : 12,184.80 = 3,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.60/12,184.80 = 3,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.60x = 12,184.80 × 3,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.60x = 45,624,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,624,765.12/8,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.94

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