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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.54, 12,213.23 and 3,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.54, 12,213.23 and 3,756.72 is: 5,630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.54 : 12,213.23 = 3,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.54/12,213.23 = 3,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.54x = 12,213.23 × 3,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.54x = 45,881,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,881,666.62/8,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.66

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