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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.04, 12,239.78 and 2,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.04, 12,239.78 and 2,316.63 is: 3,474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.04 : 12,239.78 = 2,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.04/12,239.78 = 2,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.04x = 12,239.78 × 2,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.04x = 28,355,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355,075.86/8,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.87

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