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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.08, 12,168.08 and 1,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.08, 12,168.08 and 1,956.08 is: 2,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.08 : 12,168.08 = 1,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.08/12,168.08 = 1,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.08x = 12,168.08 × 1,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.08x = 23,801,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801,737.93/8,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.11

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