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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.96, 12,262.55 and 2,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.96, 12,262.55 and 2,331.56 is: 3,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.96 : 12,262.55 = 2,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.96/12,262.55 = 2,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.96x = 12,262.55 × 2,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.96x = 28,590,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,590,890.08/8,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.37

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