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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.13, 12,186.20 and 1,968.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.13, 12,186.20 and 1,968.13 is: 2,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.13 : 12,186.20 = 1,968.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.13/12,186.20 = 1,968.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.13x = 12,186.20 × 1,968.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.13x = 23,984,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984,025.81/8,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.20

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