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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.96, 12,349.08 and 2,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.96, 12,349.08 and 2,389.44 is: 3,584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.96 : 12,349.08 = 2,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.96/12,349.08 = 2,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.96x = 12,349.08 × 2,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.96x = 29,507,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507,385.72/8,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.06

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