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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.41, 12,198.79 and 3,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.41, 12,198.79 and 3,749.13 is: 5,621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.41 : 12,198.79 = 3,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.41/12,198.79 = 3,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.41x = 12,198.79 × 3,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.41x = 45,734,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,734,849.55/8,135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.70

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