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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.88, 12,169.32 and 1,956.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.88, 12,169.32 and 1,956.88 is: 2,935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.88 : 12,169.32 = 1,956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.88/12,169.32 = 1,956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.88x = 12,169.32 × 1,956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.88x = 23,813,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813,898.92/8,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.32

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