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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.14, 12,169.68 and 1,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.14, 12,169.68 and 1,957.14 is: 2,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.14 : 12,169.68 = 1,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.14/12,169.68 = 1,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.14x = 12,169.68 × 1,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.14x = 23,817,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817,767.52/8,113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.70

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