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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.30, 12,357.40 and 1,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.30, 12,357.40 and 1,998.31 is: 2,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.30 : 12,357.40 = 1,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.30/12,357.40 = 1,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.30x = 12,357.40 × 1,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.30x = 24,693,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693,907.02/8,238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.45

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