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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.94, 12,246.02 and 2,320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.94, 12,246.02 and 2,320.54 is: 3,480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.94 : 12,246.02 = 2,320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.94/12,246.02 = 2,320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.94x = 12,246.02 × 2,320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.94x = 28,417,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,379.25/8,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.84

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