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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.05, 12,265.84 and 3,734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.05, 12,265.84 and 3,734.81 is: 5,603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.05 : 12,265.84 = 3,734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.05/12,265.84 = 3,734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.05x = 12,265.84 × 3,734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.05x = 45,810,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,810,581.89/8,175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.71

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