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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.17, 12,252.09 and 2,324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.17, 12,252.09 and 2,324.21 is: 3,485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.17 : 12,252.09 = 2,324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.17/12,252.09 = 2,324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.17x = 12,252.09 × 2,324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.17x = 28,476,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,430.10/8,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.84

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