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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.45, 12,207.13 and 3,695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.45, 12,207.13 and 3,695.06 is: 5,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.45 : 12,207.13 = 3,695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.45/12,207.13 = 3,695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.45x = 12,207.13 × 3,695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.45x = 45,106,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,106,077.78/8,138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.34

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