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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.60, 12,218.72 and 3,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.60, 12,218.72 and 3,759.52 is: 5,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.60 : 12,218.72 = 3,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.60/12,218.72 = 3,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.60x = 12,218.72 × 3,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.60x = 45,936,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936,522.21/8,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.20

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