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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.44, 12,192.66 and 3,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.44, 12,192.66 and 3,200.40 is: 4,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.44 : 12,192.66 = 3,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.44/12,192.66 = 3,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.44x = 12,192.66 × 3,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.44x = 39,021,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021,389.06/8,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.60

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