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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.28, 12,251.08 and 2,324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.28, 12,251.08 and 2,324.06 is: 3,486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.28 : 12,251.08 = 2,324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.28/12,251.08 = 2,324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.28x = 12,251.08 × 2,324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.28x = 28,472,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472,244.98/8,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.14

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