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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.13, 12,212.09 and 3,215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.13, 12,212.09 and 3,215.33 is: 4,820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.13 : 12,212.09 = 3,215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.13/12,212.09 = 3,215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.13x = 12,212.09 × 3,215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.13x = 39,265,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,265,883.26/8,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.78

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