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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.11, 12,210.16 and 3,755.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.11, 12,210.16 and 3,755.17 is: 5,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.11 : 12,210.16 = 3,755.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.11/12,210.16 = 3,755.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.11x = 12,210.16 × 3,755.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.11x = 45,851,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,851,226.53/8,140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.75

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