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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.50, 12,171.75 and 1,958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.50, 12,171.75 and 1,958.50 is: 2,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.50 : 12,171.75 = 1,958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.50/12,171.75 = 1,958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.50x = 12,171.75 × 1,958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.50x = 23,838,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838,372.38/8,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.75

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