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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.95, 12,164.91 and 1,953.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.95, 12,164.91 and 1,953.95 is: 2,930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.95 : 12,164.91 = 1,953.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.95/12,164.91 = 1,953.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.95x = 12,164.91 × 1,953.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.95x = 23,769,565.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,769,565.07/8,109.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.92

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