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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.48, 12,205.53 and 3,215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.48, 12,205.53 and 3,215.61 is: 4,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.48 : 12,205.53 = 3,215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.48/12,205.53 = 3,215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.48x = 12,205.53 × 3,215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.48x = 39,248,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,224.32/8,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.18

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