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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.11, 12,195.14 and 1,974.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.11, 12,195.14 and 1,974.11 is: 2,961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.11 : 12,195.14 = 1,974.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.11/12,195.14 = 1,974.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.11x = 12,195.14 × 1,974.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.11x = 24,074,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074,476.98/8,130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.15

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