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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.71, 12,251.97 and 2,324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.71, 12,251.97 and 2,324.73 is: 3,487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.71 : 12,251.97 = 2,324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.71/12,251.97 = 2,324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.71x = 12,251.97 × 2,324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.71x = 28,482,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482,522.22/8,167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.21

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