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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.07, 12,171.11 and 1,958.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.07, 12,171.11 and 1,958.07 is: 2,937.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.07 : 12,171.11 = 1,958.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.07/12,171.11 = 1,958.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.07x = 12,171.11 × 1,958.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.07x = 23,831,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831,875.57/8,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.11

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