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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.33, 12,219.52 and 3,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.33, 12,219.52 and 3,703.32 is: 5,555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.33 : 12,219.52 = 3,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.33/12,219.52 = 3,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.33x = 12,219.52 × 3,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.33x = 45,252,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252,792.81/8,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.67

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