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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.35, 12,264.71 and 2,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.35, 12,264.71 and 2,332.59 is: 3,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.35 : 12,264.71 = 2,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.35/12,264.71 = 2,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.35x = 12,264.71 × 2,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.35x = 28,608,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608,528.24/8,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.51

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