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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.35, 12,251.49 and 2,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.35, 12,251.49 and 2,323.50 is: 3,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.35 : 12,251.49 = 2,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.35/12,251.49 = 2,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.35x = 12,251.49 × 2,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.35x = 28,466,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,466,337.02/8,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.38

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