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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.36, 12,250 and 2,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.36, 12,250 and 2,322.50 is: 3,483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.36 : 12,250 = 2,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.36/12,250 = 2,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.36x = 12,250 × 2,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.36x = 28,450,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450,625/8,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.88

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