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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.94, 12,352.13 and 2,389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.94, 12,352.13 and 2,389.79 is: 3,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.94 : 12,352.13 = 2,389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.94/12,352.13 = 2,389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.94x = 12,352.13 × 2,389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.94x = 29,518,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518,996.75/8,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.04

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