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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.20, 12,360.18 and 2,395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.20, 12,360.18 and 2,395.16 is: 3,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.20 : 12,360.18 = 2,395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.20/12,360.18 = 2,395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.20x = 12,360.18 × 2,395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.20x = 29,604,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,604,608.73/8,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.58

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