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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.16, 12,010.43 and 3,202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.16, 12,010.43 and 3,202.17 is: 4,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.16 : 12,010.43 = 3,202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.16/12,010.43 = 3,202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.16x = 12,010.43 × 3,202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.16x = 38,459,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,459,438.63/8,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.13

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