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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.41, 12,494.11 and 2,173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.41, 12,494.11 and 2,173.41 is: 3,260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.41 : 12,494.11 = 2,173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.41/12,494.11 = 2,173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.41x = 12,494.11 × 2,173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.41x = 27,154,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,154,792.38/8,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.11

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