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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.30, 12,252.33 and 3,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.30, 12,252.33 and 3,725.76 is: 5,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.30 : 12,252.33 = 3,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.30/12,252.33 = 3,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.30x = 12,252.33 × 3,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.30x = 45,649,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,219.56/8,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.90

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