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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.10, 12,202.98 and 3,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.10, 12,202.98 and 3,750.52 is: 5,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.10 : 12,202.98 = 3,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.10/12,202.98 = 3,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.10x = 12,202.98 × 3,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.10x = 45,767,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767,520.55/8,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.17

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