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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.57, 12,211.41 and 3,760.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.57, 12,211.41 and 3,760.13 is: 5,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.57 : 12,211.41 = 3,760.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.57/12,211.41 = 3,760.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.57x = 12,211.41 × 3,760.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.57x = 45,916,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,916,473.82/8,139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.14

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