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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.94, 12,191.49 and 3,742.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.94, 12,191.49 and 3,742.18 is: 5,608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.94 : 12,191.49 = 3,742.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.94/12,191.49 = 3,742.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.94x = 12,191.49 × 3,742.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.94x = 45,622,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622,750.05/8,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.94

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