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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.24, 12,249.77 and 2,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.24, 12,249.77 and 2,323.71 is: 3,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.24 : 12,249.77 = 2,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.24/12,249.77 = 2,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.24x = 12,249.77 × 2,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.24x = 28,464,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,901.43/8,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.68

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