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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.24, 12,285.01 and 3,745.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.24, 12,285.01 and 3,745.33 is: 5,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.24 : 12,285.01 = 3,745.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.24/12,285.01 = 3,745.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.24x = 12,285.01 × 3,745.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.24x = 46,011,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,011,397.78/8,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.83

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