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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.40, 12,215.22 and 3,760.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.40, 12,215.22 and 3,760.84 is: 5,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.40 : 12,215.22 = 3,760.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.40/12,215.22 = 3,760.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.40x = 12,215.22 × 3,760.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.40x = 45,939,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,487.98/8,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.01

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