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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.94, 12,264.03 and 2,332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.94, 12,264.03 and 2,332.55 is: 3,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.94 : 12,264.03 = 2,332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.94/12,264.03 = 2,332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.94x = 12,264.03 × 2,332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.94x = 28,606,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606,493.84/8,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.86

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