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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.44, 12,360.42 and 2,395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.44, 12,360.42 and 2,395.29 is: 3,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.44 : 12,360.42 = 2,395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.44/12,360.42 = 2,395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.44x = 12,360.42 × 2,395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.44x = 29,606,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606,790.42/8,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.30

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