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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.76, 12,154.14 and 1,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.76, 12,154.14 and 1,946.76 is: 2,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.76 : 12,154.14 = 1,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.76/12,154.14 = 1,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.76x = 12,154.14 × 1,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.76x = 23,661,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,193.59/8,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.14

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