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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.32, 12,244.97 and 2,319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.32, 12,244.97 and 2,319.17 is: 3,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.32 : 12,244.97 = 2,319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.32/12,244.97 = 2,319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.32x = 12,244.97 × 2,319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.32x = 28,398,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398,111.65/8,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.75

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