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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.57, 12,214.25 and 3,979.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.57, 12,214.25 and 3,979.33 is: 5,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.57 : 12,214.25 = 3,979.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.57/12,214.25 = 3,979.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.57x = 12,214.25 × 3,979.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.57x = 48,604,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604,541.75/8,145.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.99

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