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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.24, 12,188.07 and 3,744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.24, 12,188.07 and 3,744.09 is: 5,612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.24 : 12,188.07 = 3,744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.24/12,188.07 = 3,744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.24x = 12,188.07 × 3,744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.24x = 45,633,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633,231.01/8,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.78

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