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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.13, 12,258.90 and 2,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.13, 12,258.90 and 2,329.17 is: 3,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.13 : 12,258.90 = 2,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.13/12,258.90 = 2,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.13x = 12,258.90 × 2,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.13x = 28,553,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,553,062.11/8,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.10

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