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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.06, 12,194.49 and 3,200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.06, 12,194.49 and 3,200.73 is: 4,800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.06 : 12,194.49 = 3,200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.06/12,194.49 = 3,200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.06x = 12,194.49 × 3,200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.06x = 39,031,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,031,269.98/8,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.27

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