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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.07, 12,358.92 and 2,394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.07, 12,358.92 and 2,394.19 is: 3,591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.07 : 12,358.92 = 2,394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.07/12,358.92 = 2,394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.07x = 12,358.92 × 2,394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.07x = 29,589,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,540.88/8,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.81

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