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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.14, 12,206.61 and 2,800.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.14, 12,206.61 and 2,800.67 is: 4,201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.14 : 12,206.61 = 2,800.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.14/12,206.61 = 2,800.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.14x = 12,206.61 × 2,800.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.14x = 34,186,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,686.43/8,136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.83

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