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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.54, 12,252.14 and 2,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.54, 12,252.14 and 2,325.76 is: 3,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.54 : 12,252.14 = 2,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.54/12,252.14 = 2,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.54x = 12,252.14 × 2,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.54x = 28,495,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,464.24/8,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.59

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