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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.08, 12,358.86 and 2,395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.08, 12,358.86 and 2,395.48 is: 3,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.08 : 12,358.86 = 2,395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.08/12,358.86 = 2,395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.08x = 12,358.86 × 2,395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.08x = 29,605,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,605,401.95/8,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.85

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