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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.73, 12,263.66 and 2,332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.73, 12,263.66 and 2,332.39 is: 3,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.73 : 12,263.66 = 2,332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.73/12,263.66 = 2,332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.73x = 12,263.66 × 2,332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.73x = 28,603,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,603,564.97/8,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.60

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