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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.69, 12,187.56 and 3,743.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.69, 12,187.56 and 3,743.75 is: 5,613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.69 : 12,187.56 = 3,743.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.69/12,187.56 = 3,743.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.69x = 12,187.56 × 3,743.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.69x = 45,627,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627,222.26/8,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.11

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