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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.11, 12,260.64 and 2,331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.11, 12,260.64 and 2,331.77 is: 3,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.11 : 12,260.64 = 2,331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.11/12,260.64 = 2,331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.11x = 12,260.64 × 2,331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.11x = 28,588,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588,992.53/8,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.08

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