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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.68, 12,491.44 and 2,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.68, 12,491.44 and 2,171.68 is: 3,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.68 : 12,491.44 = 2,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.68/12,491.44 = 2,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.68x = 12,491.44 × 2,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.68x = 27,127,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127,410.42/8,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.50

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