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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.76, 12,196.12 and 1,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.76, 12,196.12 and 1,974.76 is: 2,962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.76 : 12,196.12 = 1,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.76/12,196.12 = 1,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.76x = 12,196.12 × 1,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.76x = 24,084,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,084,409.93/8,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.14

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