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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.18, 12,219.86 and 3,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.18, 12,219.86 and 3,984.32 is: 5,974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.18 : 12,219.86 = 3,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.18/12,219.86 = 3,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.18x = 12,219.86 × 3,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.18x = 48,687,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,687,832.60/8,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.57

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