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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.84, 12,350.48 and 2,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.84, 12,350.48 and 2,389.91 is: 3,585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.84 : 12,350.48 = 2,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.84/12,350.48 = 2,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.84x = 12,350.48 × 2,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.84x = 29,516,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,516,461.95/8,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.21

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