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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.88, 12,172.32 and 1,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.88, 12,172.32 and 1,958.88 is: 2,938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.88 : 12,172.32 = 1,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.88/12,172.32 = 1,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.88x = 12,172.32 × 1,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.88x = 23,844,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,114.20/8,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.32

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