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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.79, 12,248.01 and 2,323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.79, 12,248.01 and 2,323.01 is: 3,483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.79 : 12,248.01 = 2,323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.79/12,248.01 = 2,323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.79x = 12,248.01 × 2,323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.79x = 28,452,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452,188.47/8,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.46

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