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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.75, 12,227.64 and 1,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.75, 12,227.64 and 1,995.75 is: 2,993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.75 : 12,227.64 = 1,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.75/12,227.64 = 1,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.75x = 12,227.64 × 1,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.75x = 24,403,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,312.53/8,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.63

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