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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.14, 12,205.70 and 3,207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.14, 12,205.70 and 3,207.26 is: 4,810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.14 : 12,205.70 = 3,207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.14/12,205.70 = 3,207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.14x = 12,205.70 × 3,207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.14x = 39,146,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146,853.38/8,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.89

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