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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.38, 12,214.34 and 3,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.38, 12,214.34 and 3,216.10 is: 4,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.38 : 12,214.34 = 3,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.38/12,214.34 = 3,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.38x = 12,214.34 × 3,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.38x = 39,282,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282,538.87/8,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.90

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