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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.81, 12,169.23 and 1,956.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.81, 12,169.23 and 1,956.81 is: 2,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.81 : 12,169.23 = 1,956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.81/12,169.23 = 1,956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.81x = 12,169.23 × 1,956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.81x = 23,812,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,870.96/8,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.22

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