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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.40, 12,210.60 and 3,207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.40, 12,210.60 and 3,207.50 is: 4,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.40 : 12,210.60 = 3,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.40/12,210.60 = 3,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.40x = 12,210.60 × 3,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.40x = 39,165,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,499.50/8,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.25

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