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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.41, 12,168.38 and 3,950.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.41, 12,168.38 and 3,950.15 is: 5,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.41 : 12,168.38 = 3,950.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.41/12,168.38 = 3,950.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.41x = 12,168.38 × 3,950.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.41x = 48,066,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,066,906.51/8,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,922.92

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