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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.72, 12,193.08 and 3,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.72, 12,193.08 and 3,965.76 is: 5,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.72 : 12,193.08 = 3,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.72/12,193.08 = 3,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.72x = 12,193.08 × 3,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.72x = 48,354,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354,836.93/8,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.84

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