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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.25, 12,175.88 and 2,645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.25, 12,175.88 and 2,645.25 is: 3,967.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.25 : 12,175.88 = 2,645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.25/12,175.88 = 2,645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.25x = 12,175.88 × 2,645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.25x = 32,208,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,233.34/8,117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.88

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