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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.32, 12,233.58 and 2,532.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.32, 12,233.58 and 2,532.25 is: 3,798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.32 : 12,233.58 = 2,532.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.32/12,233.58 = 2,532.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.32x = 12,233.58 × 2,532.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.32x = 30,978,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,978,482.96/8,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.56

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