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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.24, 12,263.27 and 2,332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.24, 12,263.27 and 2,332.71 is: 3,499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.24 : 12,263.27 = 2,332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.24/12,263.27 = 2,332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.24x = 12,263.27 × 2,332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.24x = 28,606,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606,640.90/8,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.18

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