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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.63, 12,182.45 and 1,965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.63, 12,182.45 and 1,965.63 is: 2,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.63 : 12,182.45 = 1,965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.63/12,182.45 = 1,965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.63x = 12,182.45 × 1,965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.63x = 23,946,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946,179.37/8,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.45

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