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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111, 12,166.50 and 1,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111, 12,166.50 and 1,955 is: 2,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111 : 12,166.50 = 1,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111/12,166.50 = 1,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111x = 12,166.50 × 1,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111x = 23,785,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,507.50/8,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.50

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