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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.80, 12,196.22 and 3,967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.80, 12,196.22 and 3,967.86 is: 5,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.80 : 12,196.22 = 3,967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.80/12,196.22 = 3,967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.80x = 12,196.22 × 3,967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.80x = 48,392,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392,893.49/8,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.00

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