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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.44, 12,161.16 and 1,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.44, 12,161.16 and 1,951.44 is: 2,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.44 : 12,161.16 = 1,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.44/12,161.16 = 1,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.44x = 12,161.16 × 1,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.44x = 23,731,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,731,764.31/8,107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.16

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