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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.80, 12,307.20 and 8,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.80, 12,307.20 and 8,131.90 is: 12,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.80 : 12,307.20 = 8,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.80/12,307.20 = 8,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.80x = 12,307.20 × 8,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.80x = 100,080,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,080,919.68/8,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.85

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