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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.04, 12,250.70 and 2,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.04, 12,250.70 and 2,323.80 is: 3,485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.04 : 12,250.70 = 2,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.04/12,250.70 = 2,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.04x = 12,250.70 × 2,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.04x = 28,468,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468,176.66/8,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.74

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