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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.04, 12,350.09 and 2,388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.04, 12,350.09 and 2,388.57 is: 3,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.04 : 12,350.09 = 2,388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.04/12,350.09 = 2,388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.04x = 12,350.09 × 2,388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.04x = 29,498,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,498,980.78/8,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.44

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