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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.61, 12,203.10 and 3,974.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.61, 12,203.10 and 3,974.02 is: 5,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.61 : 12,203.10 = 3,974.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.61/12,203.10 = 3,974.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.61x = 12,203.10 × 3,974.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.61x = 48,495,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495,374.10/8,136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.14

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