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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.16, 12,360.77 and 2,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.16, 12,360.77 and 2,395.82 is: 3,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.16 : 12,360.77 = 2,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.16/12,360.77 = 2,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.16x = 12,360.77 × 2,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.16x = 29,614,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614,168.00/8,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.32

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