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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.22, 12,211.80 and 3,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.22, 12,211.80 and 3,756.28 is: 5,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.22 : 12,211.80 = 3,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.22/12,211.80 = 3,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.22x = 12,211.80 × 3,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.22x = 45,870,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,870,940.10/8,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.41

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