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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.82, 12,253.08 and 7,475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.82, 12,253.08 and 7,475.22 is: 11,208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.82 : 12,253.08 = 7,475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.82/12,253.08 = 7,475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.82x = 12,253.08 × 7,475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.82x = 91,594,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,594,468.68/8,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.58

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