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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.60, 12,248.92 and 2,321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.60, 12,248.92 and 2,321.16 is: 3,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.60 : 12,248.92 = 2,321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.60/12,248.92 = 2,321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.60x = 12,248.92 × 2,321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.60x = 28,431,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431,660.12/8,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.31

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