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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.39, 12,254.09 and 2,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.39, 12,254.09 and 2,326 is: 3,489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.39 : 12,254.09 = 2,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.39/12,254.09 = 2,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.39x = 12,254.09 × 2,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.39x = 28,503,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503,001.71/8,169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.00

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