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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.93, 12,201.24 and 3,968.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.93, 12,201.24 and 3,968.97 is: 5,953.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.93 : 12,201.24 = 3,968.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.93/12,201.24 = 3,968.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.93x = 12,201.24 × 3,968.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.93x = 48,426,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426,355.52/8,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.62

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