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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.05, 12,360.20 and 2,395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.05, 12,360.20 and 2,395.71 is: 3,594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.05 : 12,360.20 = 2,395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.05/12,360.20 = 2,395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.05x = 12,360.20 × 2,395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.05x = 29,611,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611,442.76/8,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.04

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