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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.70, 12,194.55 and 1,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.70, 12,194.55 and 1,973.70 is: 2,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.70 : 12,194.55 = 1,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.70/12,194.55 = 1,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.70x = 12,194.55 × 1,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.70x = 24,068,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,383.34/8,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.55

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