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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.88, 12,173.82 and 1,959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.88, 12,173.82 and 1,959.88 is: 2,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.88 : 12,173.82 = 1,959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.88/12,173.82 = 1,959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.88x = 12,173.82 × 1,959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.88x = 23,859,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859,226.34/8,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.82

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