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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.98, 12,258.63 and 2,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.98, 12,258.63 and 2,327.64 is: 3,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.98 : 12,258.63 = 2,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.98/12,258.63 = 2,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.98x = 12,258.63 × 2,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.98x = 28,533,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,533,677.53/8,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.08

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