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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.24, 12,254.27 and 2,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.24, 12,254.27 and 2,326.71 is: 3,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.24 : 12,254.27 = 2,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.24/12,254.27 = 2,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.24x = 12,254.27 × 2,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.24x = 28,512,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512,120.92/8,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.18

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