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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.70, 12,207.15 and 3,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.70, 12,207.15 and 3,207.70 is: 4,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.70 : 12,207.15 = 3,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.70/12,207.15 = 3,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.70x = 12,207.15 × 3,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.70x = 39,156,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156,875.06/8,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.60

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