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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.60, 12,359.60 and 2,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.60, 12,359.60 and 2,975.06 is: 4,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.60 : 12,359.60 = 2,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.60/12,359.60 = 2,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.60x = 12,359.60 × 2,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.60x = 36,770,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,770,489.78/8,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.66

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