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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.65, 12,188.70 and 3,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.65, 12,188.70 and 3,962.46 is: 5,939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.65 : 12,188.70 = 3,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.65/12,188.70 = 3,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.65x = 12,188.70 × 3,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.65x = 48,297,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,297,236.20/8,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,939.41

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