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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.12, 12,246.99 and 2,322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.12, 12,246.99 and 2,322.34 is: 3,482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.12 : 12,246.99 = 2,322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.12/12,246.99 = 2,322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.12x = 12,246.99 × 2,322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.12x = 28,441,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441,674.76/8,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.46

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