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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.08, 12,254.17 and 2,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.08, 12,254.17 and 2,324.69 is: 3,487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.08 : 12,254.17 = 2,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.08/12,254.17 = 2,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.08x = 12,254.17 × 2,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.08x = 28,487,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487,146.46/8,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.62

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