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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.65, 12,251.48 and 2,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.65, 12,251.48 and 2,324.26 is: 3,486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.65 : 12,251.48 = 2,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.65/12,251.48 = 2,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.65x = 12,251.48 × 2,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.65x = 28,475,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,630.72/8,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.39

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