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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.42, 12,211.65 and 3,979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.42, 12,211.65 and 3,979.50 is: 5,972.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.42 : 12,211.65 = 3,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.42/12,211.65 = 3,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.42x = 12,211.65 × 3,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.42x = 48,596,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,596,261.18/8,136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.68

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