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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.92, 12,352.91 and 2,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.92, 12,352.91 and 2,390.58 is: 3,586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.92 : 12,352.91 = 2,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.92/12,352.91 = 2,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.92x = 12,352.91 × 2,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.92x = 29,530,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530,607.63/8,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.46

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