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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.71, 12,261.19 and 2,329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.71, 12,261.19 and 2,329.77 is: 3,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.71 : 12,261.19 = 2,329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.71/12,261.19 = 2,329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.71x = 12,261.19 × 2,329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.71x = 28,565,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565,752.63/8,172.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.26

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