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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.40, 12,215.70 and 3,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.40, 12,215.70 and 3,983.10 is: 5,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.40 : 12,215.70 = 3,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.40/12,215.70 = 3,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.40x = 12,215.70 × 3,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.40x = 48,656,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,354.67/8,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.61

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