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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.38, 12,252.12 and 2,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.38, 12,252.12 and 2,324.15 is: 3,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.38 : 12,252.12 = 2,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.38/12,252.12 = 2,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.38x = 12,252.12 × 2,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.38x = 28,475,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,764.70/8,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.52

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