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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.99, 12,247.04 and 2,320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.99, 12,247.04 and 2,320.75 is: 3,481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.99 : 12,247.04 = 2,320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.99/12,247.04 = 2,320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.99x = 12,247.04 × 2,320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.99x = 28,422,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,256.84/8,163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.42

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