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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.54, 12,225.35 and 3,764.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.54, 12,225.35 and 3,764.78 is: 5,646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.54 : 12,225.35 = 3,764.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.54/12,225.35 = 3,764.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.54x = 12,225.35 × 3,764.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.54x = 46,025,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,025,753.17/8,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.26

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