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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.14, 12,251.91 and 2,324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.14, 12,251.91 and 2,324.75 is: 3,487.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.14 : 12,251.91 = 2,324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.14/12,251.91 = 2,324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.14x = 12,251.91 × 2,324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.14x = 28,482,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482,631.07/8,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.04

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