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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.08, 12,257.18 and 2,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.08, 12,257.18 and 2,326.70 is: 3,490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.08 : 12,257.18 = 2,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.08/12,257.18 = 2,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.08x = 12,257.18 × 2,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.08x = 28,518,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,707.79/8,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.63

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