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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.44, 12,189.60 and 3,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.44, 12,189.60 and 3,963.24 is: 5,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.44 : 12,189.60 = 3,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.44/12,189.60 = 3,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.44x = 12,189.60 × 3,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.44x = 48,310,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310,310.30/8,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.10

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