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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.70, 12,212.55 and 1,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.70, 12,212.55 and 1,985.70 is: 2,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.70 : 12,212.55 = 1,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.70/12,212.55 = 1,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.70x = 12,212.55 × 1,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.70x = 24,250,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,460.54/8,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.55

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