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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.38, 12,206.07 and 1,981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.38, 12,206.07 and 1,981.38 is: 2,972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.38 : 12,206.07 = 1,981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.38/12,206.07 = 1,981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.38x = 12,206.07 × 1,981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.38x = 24,184,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,184,862.98/8,137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.07

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