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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.76, 12,248.30 and 2,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.76, 12,248.30 and 2,323.24 is: 3,484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.76 : 12,248.30 = 2,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.76/12,248.30 = 2,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.76x = 12,248.30 × 2,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.76x = 28,455,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455,740.49/8,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.34

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