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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.69, 12,190.56 and 3,745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.69, 12,190.56 and 3,745.75 is: 5,616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.69 : 12,190.56 = 3,745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.69/12,190.56 = 3,745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.69x = 12,190.56 × 3,745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.69x = 45,662,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662,790.12/8,130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.10

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