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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.30, 12,350.76 and 2,389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.30, 12,350.76 and 2,389.96 is: 3,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.30 : 12,350.76 = 2,389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.30/12,350.76 = 2,389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.30x = 12,350.76 × 2,389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.30x = 29,517,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517,822.37/8,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.18

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