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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.56, 12,193.74 and 3,200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.56, 12,193.74 and 3,200.23 is: 4,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.56 : 12,193.74 = 3,200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.56/12,193.74 = 3,200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.56x = 12,193.74 × 3,200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.56x = 39,022,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,022,772.56/8,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.52

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