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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.02, 12,168.01 and 1,956.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.02, 12,168.01 and 1,956.02 is: 2,934.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.02 : 12,168.01 = 1,956.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.02/12,168.01 = 1,956.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.02x = 12,168.01 × 1,956.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.02x = 23,800,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,870.92/8,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.03

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