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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.60, 12,265.08 and 2,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.60, 12,265.08 and 2,332.84 is: 3,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.60 : 12,265.08 = 2,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.60/12,265.08 = 2,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.60x = 12,265.08 × 2,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.60x = 28,612,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,469.23/8,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.88

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