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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.76, 12,261.80 and 2,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.76, 12,261.80 and 2,332.24 is: 3,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.76 : 12,261.80 = 2,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.76/12,261.80 = 2,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.76x = 12,261.80 × 2,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.76x = 28,597,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,460.43/8,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.84

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