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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.15, 12,263.13 and 2,332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.15, 12,263.13 and 2,332.23 is: 3,498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.15 : 12,263.13 = 2,332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.15/12,263.13 = 2,332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.15x = 12,263.13 × 2,332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.15x = 28,600,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600,439.68/8,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.46

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