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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.11, 12,204.23 and 3,204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.11, 12,204.23 and 3,204.15 is: 4,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.11 : 12,204.23 = 3,204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.11/12,204.23 = 3,204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.11x = 12,204.23 × 3,204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.11x = 39,104,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104,167.53/8,131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.20

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