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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.22, 12,247.71 and 2,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.22, 12,247.71 and 2,323.42 is: 3,484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.22 : 12,247.71 = 2,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.22/12,247.71 = 2,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.22x = 12,247.71 × 2,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.22x = 28,456,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456,574.37/8,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.67

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