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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.79, 12,251.82 and 2,324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.79, 12,251.82 and 2,324.55 is: 3,486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.79 : 12,251.82 = 2,324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.79/12,251.82 = 2,324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.79x = 12,251.82 × 2,324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.79x = 28,479,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479,968.18/8,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.86

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