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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.11, 12,249.59 and 2,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.11, 12,249.59 and 2,323.17 is: 3,484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.11 : 12,249.59 = 2,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.11/12,249.59 = 2,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.11x = 12,249.59 × 2,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.11x = 28,457,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,457,868.38/8,166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.88

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