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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.12, 12,264.30 and 2,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.12, 12,264.30 and 2,332.34 is: 3,498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.12 : 12,264.30 = 2,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.12/12,264.30 = 2,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.12x = 12,264.30 × 2,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.12x = 28,604,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,517.46/8,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.12

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