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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.81, 12,161.72 and 1,951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.81, 12,161.72 and 1,951.81 is: 2,927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.81 : 12,161.72 = 1,951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.81/12,161.72 = 1,951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.81x = 12,161.72 × 1,951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.81x = 23,737,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737,366.71/8,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.72

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