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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.85, 12,253.28 and 2,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.85, 12,253.28 and 2,325.51 is: 3,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.85 : 12,253.28 = 2,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.85/12,253.28 = 2,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.85x = 12,253.28 × 2,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.85x = 28,495,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,113.55/8,168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.27

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