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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.26, 12,159.38 and 1,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.26, 12,159.38 and 1,950.26 is: 2,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.26 : 12,159.38 = 1,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.26/12,159.38 = 1,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.26x = 12,159.38 × 1,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.26x = 23,713,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713,896.52/8,106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.38

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