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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.60, 12,224.76 and 3,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.60, 12,224.76 and 3,763.56 is: 5,648.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.60 : 12,224.76 = 3,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.60/12,224.76 = 3,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.60x = 12,224.76 × 3,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.60x = 46,008,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008,617.75/8,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.28

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