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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.86, 12,214.63 and 3,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.86, 12,214.63 and 3,979.63 is: 5,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.86 : 12,214.63 = 3,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.86/12,214.63 = 3,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.86x = 12,214.63 × 3,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.86x = 48,609,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,609,627.02/8,145.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,967.40

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