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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.03, 12,262.55 and 2,331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.03, 12,262.55 and 2,331.66 is: 3,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.03 : 12,262.55 = 2,331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.03/12,262.55 = 2,331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.03x = 12,262.55 × 2,331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.03x = 28,592,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592,085.67/8,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.49

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