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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.08, 12,197.04 and 3,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.08, 12,197.04 and 3,200.44 is: 4,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.08 : 12,197.04 = 3,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.08/12,197.04 = 3,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.08x = 12,197.04 × 3,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.08x = 39,035,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035,894.70/8,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.23

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