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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.21, 12,253.08 and 3,741.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.21, 12,253.08 and 3,741.61 is: 5,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.21 : 12,253.08 = 3,741.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.21/12,253.08 = 3,741.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.21x = 12,253.08 × 3,741.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.21x = 45,846,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846,258.58/8,180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.53

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