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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.23, 12,359.16 and 2,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.23, 12,359.16 and 2,395.30 is: 3,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.23 : 12,359.16 = 2,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.23/12,359.16 = 2,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.23x = 12,359.16 × 2,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.23x = 29,603,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,603,834.15/8,238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.47

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