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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.52, 12,361.28 and 2,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.52, 12,361.28 and 2,693.12 is: 4,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.52 : 12,361.28 = 2,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.52/12,361.28 = 2,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.52x = 12,361.28 × 2,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.52x = 33,290,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,290,410.39/8,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.33

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