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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.26, 12,484.92 and 2,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.26, 12,484.92 and 2,167.26 is: 3,250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.26 : 12,484.92 = 2,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.26/12,484.92 = 2,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.26x = 12,484.92 × 2,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.26x = 27,058,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,067.72/8,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.90

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