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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.44, 12,212.68 and 3,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.44, 12,212.68 and 3,760.48 is: 5,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.44 : 12,212.68 = 3,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.44/12,212.68 = 3,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.44x = 12,212.68 × 3,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.44x = 45,925,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925,538.89/8,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.19

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