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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.41, 12,190.24 and 3,200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.41, 12,190.24 and 3,200.05 is: 4,796.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.41 : 12,190.24 = 3,200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.41/12,190.24 = 3,200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.41x = 12,190.24 × 3,200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.41x = 39,009,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,009,377.51/8,132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.78

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