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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.41, 12,262.77 and 2,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.41, 12,262.77 and 2,332.01 is: 3,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.41 : 12,262.77 = 2,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.41/12,262.77 = 2,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.41x = 12,262.77 × 2,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.41x = 28,596,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596,902.27/8,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.92

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