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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.38, 12,354.57 and 2,393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.38, 12,354.57 and 2,393.16 is: 3,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.38 : 12,354.57 = 2,393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.38/12,354.57 = 2,393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.38x = 12,354.57 × 2,393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.38x = 29,566,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566,462.74/8,236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.74

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