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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.30, 12,250.26 and 2,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.30, 12,250.26 and 2,324.52 is: 3,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.30 : 12,250.26 = 2,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.30/12,250.26 = 2,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.30x = 12,250.26 × 2,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.30x = 28,475,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,974.38/8,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.73

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