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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.66, 12,360.02 and 2,395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.66, 12,360.02 and 2,395.32 is: 3,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.66 : 12,360.02 = 2,395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.66/12,360.02 = 2,395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.66x = 12,360.02 × 2,395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.66x = 29,606,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606,191.13/8,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.57

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