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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.23, 12,253.01 and 2,323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.23, 12,253.01 and 2,323.89 is: 3,486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.23 : 12,253.01 = 2,323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.23/12,253.01 = 2,323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.23x = 12,253.01 × 2,323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.23x = 28,474,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,635.79/8,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.45

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