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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.08, 12,223.64 and 3,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.08, 12,223.64 and 3,706.08 is: 5,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.08 : 12,223.64 = 3,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.08/12,223.64 = 3,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.08x = 12,223.64 × 3,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.08x = 45,301,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301,787.73/8,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.81

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