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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.94, 12,200.79 and 3,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.94, 12,200.79 and 3,751.76 is: 5,626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.94 : 12,200.79 = 3,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.94/12,200.79 = 3,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.94x = 12,200.79 × 3,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.94x = 45,774,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774,435.89/8,134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.89

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