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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.62, 12,243.02 and 2,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.62, 12,243.02 and 2,317.28 is: 3,476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.62 : 12,243.02 = 2,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.62/12,243.02 = 2,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.62x = 12,243.02 × 2,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.62x = 28,370,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370,432.58/8,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.51

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