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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.84, 12,243.96 and 3,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.84, 12,243.96 and 3,999.72 is: 5,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.84 : 12,243.96 = 3,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.84/12,243.96 = 3,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.84x = 12,243.96 × 3,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.84x = 48,972,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972,411.69/8,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.70

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