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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.82, 12,358.55 and 2,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.82, 12,358.55 and 2,393.94 is: 3,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.82 : 12,358.55 = 2,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.82/12,358.55 = 2,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.82x = 12,358.55 × 2,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.82x = 29,585,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,585,553.42/8,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.43

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