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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.19, 12,195.30 and 3,202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.19, 12,195.30 and 3,202.15 is: 4,803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.19 : 12,195.30 = 3,202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.19/12,195.30 = 3,202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.19x = 12,195.30 × 3,202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.19x = 39,051,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051,179.90/8,130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.23

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