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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.81, 12,160.22 and 1,950.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.81, 12,160.22 and 1,950.81 is: 2,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.81 : 12,160.22 = 1,950.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.81/12,160.22 = 1,950.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.81x = 12,160.22 × 1,950.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.81x = 23,722,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722,278.78/8,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.22

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