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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.76, 12,243.80 and 2,320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.76, 12,243.80 and 2,320.24 is: 3,479.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.76 : 12,243.80 = 2,320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.76/12,243.80 = 2,320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.76x = 12,243.80 × 2,320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.76x = 28,408,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408,554.51/8,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.84

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