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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.41, 12,361.14 and 2,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.41, 12,361.14 and 2,396.07 is: 3,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.41 : 12,361.14 = 2,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.41/12,361.14 = 2,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.41x = 12,361.14 × 2,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.41x = 29,618,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,156.72/8,239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.69

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