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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.96, 12,253.38 and 2,325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.96, 12,253.38 and 2,325.57 is: 3,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.96 : 12,253.38 = 2,325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.96/12,253.38 = 2,325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.96x = 12,253.38 × 2,325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.96x = 28,496,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,092.93/8,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.34

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