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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.94, 12,199.41 and 3,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.94, 12,199.41 and 3,204.90 is: 4,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.94 : 12,199.41 = 3,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.94/12,199.41 = 3,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.94x = 12,199.41 × 3,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.94x = 39,097,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,097,889.11/8,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.35

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