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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.84, 12,245.88 and 6,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.84, 12,245.88 and 6,322.08 is: 9,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.84 : 12,245.88 = 6,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.84/12,245.88 = 6,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.84x = 12,245.88 × 6,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.84x = 77,419,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,419,433.03/8,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.29

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