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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.44, 12,195.47 and 3,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.44, 12,195.47 and 3,747.90 is: 5,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.44 : 12,195.47 = 3,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.44/12,195.47 = 3,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.44x = 12,195.47 × 3,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.44x = 45,707,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,707,411.38/8,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.76

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