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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.46, 12,256.31 and 2,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.46, 12,256.31 and 2,326.52 is: 3,490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.46 : 12,256.31 = 2,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.46/12,256.31 = 2,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.46x = 12,256.31 × 2,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.46x = 28,514,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514,586.80/8,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.39

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