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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.54, 12,355.34 and 2,392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.54, 12,355.34 and 2,392.07 is: 3,588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.54 : 12,355.34 = 2,392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.54/12,355.34 = 2,392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.54x = 12,355.34 × 2,392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.54x = 29,554,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554,764.42/8,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.69

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