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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.26, 12,249.05 and 2,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.26, 12,249.05 and 2,323.74 is: 3,485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.26 : 12,249.05 = 2,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.26/12,249.05 = 2,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.26x = 12,249.05 × 2,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.26x = 28,463,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,607.45/8,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.09

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