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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,461.07, 12,688.11 and 3,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,461.07, 12,688.11 and 3,195.18 is: 4,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,461.07 : 12,688.11 = 3,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,461.07/12,688.11 = 3,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,461.07x = 12,688.11 × 3,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,461.07x = 40,540,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540,779.33/8,461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.45

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