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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.87, 12,265.83 and 2,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.87, 12,265.83 and 2,332.44 is: 3,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.87 : 12,265.83 = 2,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.87/12,265.83 = 2,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.87x = 12,265.83 × 2,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.87x = 28,609,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,609,312.53/8,175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.24

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