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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.91, 12,263.52 and 2,332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.91, 12,263.52 and 2,332.51 is: 3,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.91 : 12,263.52 = 2,332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.91/12,263.52 = 2,332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.91x = 12,263.52 × 2,332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.91x = 28,604,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,783.04/8,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.67

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