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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.95, 12,164.95 and 3,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.95, 12,164.95 and 3,950.71 is: 5,924.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.95 : 12,164.95 = 3,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.95/12,164.95 = 3,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.95x = 12,164.95 × 3,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.95x = 48,060,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060,109.04/8,111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.61

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