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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.96, 12,192.35 and 3,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.96, 12,192.35 and 3,197.27 is: 4,795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.96 : 12,192.35 = 3,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.96/12,192.35 = 3,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.96x = 12,192.35 × 3,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.96x = 38,982,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,982,234.88/8,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.48

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