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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.30, 12,208.11 and 3,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.30, 12,208.11 and 3,211.94 is: 4,814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.30 : 12,208.11 = 3,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.30/12,208.11 = 3,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.30x = 12,208.11 × 3,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.30x = 39,211,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211,716.83/8,144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.62

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