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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.37, 12,205.35 and 3,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.37, 12,205.35 and 3,210.10 is: 4,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.37 : 12,205.35 = 3,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.37/12,205.35 = 3,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.37x = 12,205.35 × 3,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.37x = 39,180,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,394.04/8,142.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.92

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