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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.74, 12,264.02 and 2,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.74, 12,264.02 and 2,333.22 is: 3,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.74 : 12,264.02 = 2,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.74/12,264.02 = 2,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.74x = 12,264.02 × 2,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.74x = 28,614,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,614,656.74/8,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.95

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