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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.21, 12,252.26 and 2,324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.21, 12,252.26 and 2,324.82 is: 3,487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.21 : 12,252.26 = 2,324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.21/12,252.26 = 2,324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.21x = 12,252.26 × 2,324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.21x = 28,484,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,484,304.91/8,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.22

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