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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.06, 12,201.49 and 3,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.06, 12,201.49 and 3,136.17 is: 4,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.06 : 12,201.49 = 3,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.06/12,201.49 = 3,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.06x = 12,201.49 × 3,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.06x = 38,265,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265,910.29/8,133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.98

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