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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.78, 12,252.24 and 2,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.78, 12,252.24 and 2,323.44 is: 3,485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.78 : 12,252.24 = 2,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.78/12,252.24 = 2,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.78x = 12,252.24 × 2,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.78x = 28,467,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,467,344.51/8,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.75

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