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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,172.96, 12,259.36 and 2,329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,172.96, 12,259.36 and 2,329.58 is: 3,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,172.96 : 12,259.36 = 2,329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,172.96/12,259.36 = 2,329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,172.96x = 12,259.36 × 2,329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,172.96x = 28,559,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559,159.87/8,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.35

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