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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.05, 12,358.52 and 1,999.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.05, 12,358.52 and 1,999.06 is: 2,998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.05 : 12,358.52 = 1,999.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.05/12,358.52 = 1,999.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.05x = 12,358.52 × 1,999.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.05x = 24,705,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,705,397.09/8,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.57

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