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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.20, 12,265.16 and 2,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.20, 12,265.16 and 2,334.44 is: 3,500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.20 : 12,265.16 = 2,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.20/12,265.16 = 2,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.20x = 12,265.16 × 2,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.20x = 28,632,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,632,299.10/8,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.62

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