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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.29, 12,350.46 and 2,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.29, 12,350.46 and 2,388.82 is: 3,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.29 : 12,350.46 = 2,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.29/12,350.46 = 2,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.29x = 12,350.46 × 2,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.29x = 29,503,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,503,025.86/8,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.82

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