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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.02, 12,251.72 and 2,975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.02, 12,251.72 and 2,975.90 is: 4,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.02 : 12,251.72 = 2,975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.02/12,251.72 = 2,975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.02x = 12,251.72 × 2,975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.02x = 36,459,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,459,839.73/8,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.91

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