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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.70, 12,167.53 and 1,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.70, 12,167.53 and 1,955.70 is: 2,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.70 : 12,167.53 = 1,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.70/12,167.53 = 1,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.70x = 12,167.53 × 1,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.70x = 23,796,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,038.42/8,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.55

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