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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.56, 12,253.14 and 2,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.56, 12,253.14 and 2,324.22 is: 3,486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.56 : 12,253.14 = 2,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.56/12,253.14 = 2,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.56x = 12,253.14 × 2,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.56x = 28,478,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,478,993.05/8,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.84

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