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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.44, 12,336.38 and 2,379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.44, 12,336.38 and 2,379.30 is: 3,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.44 : 12,336.38 = 2,379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.44/12,336.38 = 2,379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.44x = 12,336.38 × 2,379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.44x = 29,351,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,351,948.93/8,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.30

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