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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.34, 12,495.52 and 2,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.34, 12,495.52 and 2,174.34 is: 3,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.34 : 12,495.52 = 2,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.34/12,495.52 = 2,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.34x = 12,495.52 × 2,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.34x = 27,169,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,169,546.30/8,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.52

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