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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.20, 12,348.36 and 2,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.20, 12,348.36 and 2,389.20 is: 3,583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.20 : 12,348.36 = 2,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.20/12,348.36 = 2,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.20x = 12,348.36 × 2,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.20x = 29,502,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,502,701.71/8,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.38

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