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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.54, 12,242.63 and 2,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.54, 12,242.63 and 2,317.20 is: 3,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.54 : 12,242.63 = 2,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.54/12,242.63 = 2,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.54x = 12,242.63 × 2,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.54x = 28,368,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368,622.24/8,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.32

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