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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.62, 12,201.92 and 3,204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.62, 12,201.92 and 3,204.75 is: 4,807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.62 : 12,201.92 = 3,204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.62/12,201.92 = 3,204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.62x = 12,201.92 × 3,204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.62x = 39,104,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104,103.12/8,134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.12

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