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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.09, 12,166.61 and 1,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.09, 12,166.61 and 1,955.09 is: 2,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.09 : 12,166.61 = 1,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.09/12,166.61 = 1,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.09x = 12,166.61 × 1,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.09x = 23,786,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,786,746.94/8,111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.62

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