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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.76, 12,163.12 and 1,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.76, 12,163.12 and 1,952.76 is: 2,929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.76 : 12,163.12 = 1,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.76/12,163.12 = 1,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.76x = 12,163.12 × 1,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.76x = 23,751,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,751,654.21/8,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.14

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