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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.12, 12,205.98 and 3,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.12, 12,205.98 and 3,759.54 is: 5,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.12 : 12,205.98 = 3,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.12/12,205.98 = 3,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.12x = 12,205.98 × 3,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.12x = 45,888,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888,870.05/8,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.84

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