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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.38, 12,253.62 and 2,325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.38, 12,253.62 and 2,325.15 is: 3,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.38 : 12,253.62 = 2,325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.38/12,253.62 = 2,325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.38x = 12,253.62 × 2,325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.38x = 28,491,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491,504.54/8,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.02

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