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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.64, 12,350.86 and 2,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.64, 12,350.86 and 2,389.08 is: 3,584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.64 : 12,350.86 = 2,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.64/12,350.86 = 2,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.64x = 12,350.86 × 2,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.64x = 29,507,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507,192.61/8,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.17

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