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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.20, 12,253.44 and 2,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.20, 12,253.44 and 2,325.24 is: 3,487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.20 : 12,253.44 = 2,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.20/12,253.44 = 2,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.20x = 12,253.44 × 2,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.20x = 28,492,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492,188.83/8,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.33

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