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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.06, 12,198.99 and 3,203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.06, 12,198.99 and 3,203.73 is: 4,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.06 : 12,198.99 = 3,203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.06/12,198.99 = 3,203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.06x = 12,198.99 × 3,203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.06x = 39,082,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,082,270.23/8,134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.77

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