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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.95, 12,157.43 and 1,948.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.95, 12,157.43 and 1,948.95 is: 2,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.95 : 12,157.43 = 1,948.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.95/12,157.43 = 1,948.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.95x = 12,157.43 × 1,948.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.95x = 23,694,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694,223.20/8,104.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.43

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