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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.58, 12,180.34 and 3,957.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.58, 12,180.34 and 3,957.98 is: 5,938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.58 : 12,180.34 = 3,957.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.58/12,180.34 = 3,957.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.58x = 12,180.34 × 3,957.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.58x = 48,209,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,209,542.11/8,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.17

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