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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.11, 12,264.97 and 3,735.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.11, 12,264.97 and 3,735.67 is: 5,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.11 : 12,264.97 = 3,735.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.11/12,264.97 = 3,735.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.11x = 12,264.97 × 3,735.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.11x = 45,817,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,817,870.48/8,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.56

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