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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.29, 12,249.57 and 2,323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.29, 12,249.57 and 2,323.05 is: 3,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.29 : 12,249.57 = 2,323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.29/12,249.57 = 2,323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.29x = 12,249.57 × 2,323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.29x = 28,456,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456,363.59/8,166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.62

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