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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.28, 12,245.07 and 2,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.28, 12,245.07 and 2,320.04 is: 3,480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.28 : 12,245.07 = 2,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.28/12,245.07 = 2,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.28x = 12,245.07 × 2,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.28x = 28,409,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409,091.52/8,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.11

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