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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.04, 12,359.09 and 2,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.04, 12,359.09 and 2,394.57 is: 3,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.04 : 12,359.09 = 2,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.04/12,359.09 = 2,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.04x = 12,359.09 × 2,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.04x = 29,594,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,706.14/8,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.45

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