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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.79, 12,253.13 and 2,325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.79, 12,253.13 and 2,325.39 is: 3,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.79 : 12,253.13 = 2,325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.79/12,253.13 = 2,325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.79x = 12,253.13 × 2,325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.79x = 28,493,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,493,294.34/8,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.07

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