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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.42, 12,218.58 and 3,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.42, 12,218.58 and 3,985.68 is: 5,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.42 : 12,218.58 = 3,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.42/12,218.58 = 3,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.42x = 12,218.58 × 3,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.42x = 48,699,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699,349.93/8,151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.34

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