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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.48, 12,204.32 and 3,206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.48, 12,204.32 and 3,206.65 is: 4,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.48 : 12,204.32 = 3,206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.48/12,204.32 = 3,206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.48x = 12,204.32 × 3,206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.48x = 39,134,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134,982.73/8,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.59

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