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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.09, 12,248.64 and 2,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.09, 12,248.64 and 2,322.15 is: 3,483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.09 : 12,248.64 = 2,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.09/12,248.64 = 2,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.09x = 12,248.64 × 2,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.09x = 28,443,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,167.77/8,165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.51

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