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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.03, 12,235.20 and 7,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.03, 12,235.20 and 7,187.24 is: 10,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.03 : 12,235.20 = 7,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.03/12,235.20 = 7,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.03x = 12,235.20 × 7,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.03x = 87,937,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,937,257.67/8,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.81

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