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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.30, 12,349.26 and 2,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.30, 12,349.26 and 2,388.96 is: 3,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.30 : 12,349.26 = 2,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.30/12,349.26 = 2,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.30x = 12,349.26 × 2,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.30x = 29,501,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,501,888.17/8,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.68

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