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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.71, 12,254.97 and 2,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.71, 12,254.97 and 2,326.73 is: 3,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.71 : 12,254.97 = 2,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.71/12,254.97 = 2,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.71x = 12,254.97 × 2,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.71x = 28,514,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514,006.35/8,169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.21

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