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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.91, 12,249 and 2,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.91, 12,249 and 2,322.66 is: 3,484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.91 : 12,249 = 2,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.91/12,249 = 2,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.91x = 12,249 × 2,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.91x = 28,450,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450,262.34/8,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.03

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