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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.36, 12,205.72 and 3,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.36, 12,205.72 and 3,975.77 is: 5,962.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.36 : 12,205.72 = 3,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.36/12,205.72 = 3,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.36x = 12,205.72 × 3,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.36x = 48,527,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,527,155.98/8,138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.77

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