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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.04, 12,241.08 and 3,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.04, 12,241.08 and 3,775.31 is: 5,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.04 : 12,241.08 = 3,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.04/12,241.08 = 3,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.04x = 12,241.08 × 3,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.04x = 46,213,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213,810.53/8,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.04

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