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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.95, 12,194.25 and 3,970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.95, 12,194.25 and 3,970.35 is: 5,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.95 : 12,194.25 = 3,970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.95/12,194.25 = 3,970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.95x = 12,194.25 × 3,970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.95x = 48,415,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,415,425.60/8,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.66

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