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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.31, 12,493.94 and 2,173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.31, 12,493.94 and 2,173.31 is: 3,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.31 : 12,493.94 = 2,173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.31/12,493.94 = 2,173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.31x = 12,493.94 × 2,173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.31x = 27,153,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,153,142.27/8,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.95

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