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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.94, 12,358.31 and 1,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.94, 12,358.31 and 1,999 is: 2,998.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.94 : 12,358.31 = 1,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.94/12,358.31 = 1,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.94x = 12,358.31 × 1,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.94x = 24,704,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704,251.70/8,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.47

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