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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.73, 12,358.41 and 2,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.73, 12,358.41 and 2,394.80 is: 3,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.73 : 12,358.41 = 2,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.73/12,358.41 = 2,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.73x = 12,358.41 × 2,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.73x = 29,595,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,858.48/8,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.72

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