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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.47, 12,159.70 and 1,950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.47, 12,159.70 and 1,950.47 is: 2,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.47 : 12,159.70 = 1,950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.47/12,159.70 = 1,950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.47x = 12,159.70 × 1,950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.47x = 23,717,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717,120.95/8,106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.70

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