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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.46, 12,254.39 and 2,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.46, 12,254.39 and 2,326.12 is: 3,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.46 : 12,254.39 = 2,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.46/12,254.39 = 2,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.46x = 12,254.39 × 2,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.46x = 28,505,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,505,148.12/8,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.23

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