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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.41, 12,263.12 and 3,790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.41, 12,263.12 and 3,790.48 is: 5,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.41 : 12,263.12 = 3,790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.41/12,263.12 = 3,790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.41x = 12,263.12 × 3,790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.41x = 46,483,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483,089.92/8,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.72

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