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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.60, 12,168.90 and 1,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.60, 12,168.90 and 1,956.60 is: 2,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.60 : 12,168.90 = 1,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.60/12,168.90 = 1,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.60x = 12,168.90 × 1,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.60x = 23,809,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809,669.74/8,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.90

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