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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.94, 12,160.41 and 1,950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.94, 12,160.41 and 1,950.94 is: 2,926.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.94 : 12,160.41 = 1,950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.94/12,160.41 = 1,950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.94x = 12,160.41 × 1,950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.94x = 23,724,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,724,192.57/8,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.41

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