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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.98, 12,203.19 and 3,978.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.98, 12,203.19 and 3,978.18 is: 5,965.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.98 : 12,203.19 = 3,978.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.98/12,203.19 = 3,978.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.98x = 12,203.19 × 3,978.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.98x = 48,546,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,546,486.39/8,137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.42

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