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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.50, 12,349.69 and 2,388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.50, 12,349.69 and 2,388.89 is: 3,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.50 : 12,349.69 = 2,388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.50/12,349.69 = 2,388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.50x = 12,349.69 × 2,388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.50x = 29,501,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,501,983.22/8,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.60

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