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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.38, 12,158.07 and 1,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.38, 12,158.07 and 1,949.38 is: 2,924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.38 : 12,158.07 = 1,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.38/12,158.07 = 1,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.38x = 12,158.07 × 1,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.38x = 23,700,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700,698.50/8,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.07

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