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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.59, 12,253.32 and 2,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.59, 12,253.32 and 2,324.25 is: 3,486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.59 : 12,253.32 = 2,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.59/12,253.32 = 2,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.59x = 12,253.32 × 2,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.59x = 28,479,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479,779.01/8,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.93

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