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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.29, 12,353.33 and 2,690.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.29, 12,353.33 and 2,690.91 is: 4,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.29 : 12,353.33 = 2,690.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.29/12,353.33 = 2,690.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.29x = 12,353.33 × 2,690.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.29x = 33,241,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241,685.78/8,238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.02

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