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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.60, 12,266.05 and 3,731.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.60, 12,266.05 and 3,731.78 is: 5,599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.60 : 12,266.05 = 3,731.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.60/12,266.05 = 3,731.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.60x = 12,266.05 × 3,731.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.60x = 45,774,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774,129.41/8,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.55

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