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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.32, 12,160.98 and 1,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.32, 12,160.98 and 1,951.32 is: 2,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.32 : 12,160.98 = 1,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.32/12,160.98 = 1,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.32x = 12,160.98 × 1,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.32x = 23,729,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729,963.49/8,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.98

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