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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.08, 12,252.67 and 2,323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.08, 12,252.67 and 2,323.69 is: 3,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.08 : 12,252.67 = 2,323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.08/12,252.67 = 2,323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.08x = 12,252.67 × 2,323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.08x = 28,471,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471,370.31/8,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.11

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