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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.18, 12,198.26 and 3,199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.18, 12,198.26 and 3,199.12 is: 4,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.18 : 12,198.26 = 3,199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.18/12,198.26 = 3,199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.18x = 12,198.26 × 3,199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.18x = 39,023,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,023,675.03/8,132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.68

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