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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.89, 12,192.59 and 3,201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.89, 12,192.59 and 3,201.59 is: 4,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.89 : 12,192.59 = 3,201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.89/12,192.59 = 3,201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.89x = 12,192.59 × 3,201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.89x = 39,035,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035,712.70/8,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.15

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