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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.88, 12,209.82 and 1,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.88, 12,209.82 and 1,983.88 is: 2,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.88 : 12,209.82 = 1,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.88/12,209.82 = 1,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.88x = 12,209.82 × 1,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.88x = 24,222,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,222,746.73/8,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.81

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