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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.97, 12,253.45 and 2,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.97, 12,253.45 and 2,325.58 is: 3,488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.97 : 12,253.45 = 2,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.97/12,253.45 = 2,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.97x = 12,253.45 × 2,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.97x = 28,496,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,316.98/8,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.36

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