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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.80, 12,209.70 and 1,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.80, 12,209.70 and 1,983.80 is: 2,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.80 : 12,209.70 = 1,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.80/12,209.70 = 1,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.80x = 12,209.70 × 1,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.80x = 24,221,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221,602.86/8,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.70

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