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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.16, 12,495.23 and 2,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.16, 12,495.23 and 2,174.16 is: 3,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.16 : 12,495.23 = 2,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.16/12,495.23 = 2,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.16x = 12,495.23 × 2,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.16x = 27,166,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,634.69/8,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.24

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