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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.82, 12,349.63 and 2,389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.82, 12,349.63 and 2,389.88 is: 3,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.82 : 12,349.63 = 2,389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.82/12,349.63 = 2,389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.82x = 12,349.63 × 2,389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.82x = 29,514,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514,133.74/8,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.94

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