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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.09, 12,250.14 and 2,323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.09, 12,250.14 and 2,323.15 is: 3,485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.09 : 12,250.14 = 2,323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.09/12,250.14 = 2,323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.09x = 12,250.14 × 2,323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.09x = 28,458,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458,912.74/8,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.01

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