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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.86, 12,205.44 and 3,754.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.86, 12,205.44 and 3,754.41 is: 5,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.86 : 12,205.44 = 3,754.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.86/12,205.44 = 3,754.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.86x = 12,205.44 × 3,754.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.86x = 45,824,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824,225.99/8,137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.99

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