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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.31, 12,225.12 and 3,764.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.31, 12,225.12 and 3,764.53 is: 5,645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.31 : 12,225.12 = 3,764.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.31/12,225.12 = 3,764.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.31x = 12,225.12 × 3,764.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.31x = 46,021,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021,830.99/8,151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.94

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