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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.96, 12,223.87 and 3,987.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.96, 12,223.87 and 3,987.59 is: 5,973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.96 : 12,223.87 = 3,987.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.96/12,223.87 = 3,987.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.96x = 12,223.87 × 3,987.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.96x = 48,743,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,743,710.68/8,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.52

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