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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.11, 12,196.63 and 1,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.11, 12,196.63 and 1,975.11 is: 2,962.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.11 : 12,196.63 = 1,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.11/12,196.63 = 1,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.11x = 12,196.63 × 1,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.11x = 24,089,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089,685.88/8,131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.66

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