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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.80, 12,352.62 and 2,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.80, 12,352.62 and 2,390.52 is: 3,586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.80 : 12,352.62 = 2,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.80/12,352.62 = 2,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.80x = 12,352.62 × 2,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.80x = 29,529,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,529,185.16/8,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.34

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