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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.57, 12,263.34 and 2,019.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.57, 12,263.34 and 2,019.57 is: 3,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.57 : 12,263.34 = 2,019.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.57/12,263.34 = 2,019.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.57x = 12,263.34 × 2,019.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.57x = 24,766,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,766,673.56/8,175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.35

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