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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.29, 12,251.07 and 2,324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.29, 12,251.07 and 2,324.05 is: 3,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.29 : 12,251.07 = 2,324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.29/12,251.07 = 2,324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.29x = 12,251.07 × 2,324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.29x = 28,472,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472,099.23/8,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.11

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