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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.88, 12,166.32 and 1,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.88, 12,166.32 and 1,954.88 is: 2,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.88 : 12,166.32 = 1,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.88/12,166.32 = 1,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.88x = 12,166.32 × 1,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.88x = 23,783,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783,695.64/8,110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.32

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