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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.19, 12,361.53 and 2,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.19, 12,361.53 and 2,396.04 is: 3,594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.19 : 12,361.53 = 2,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.19/12,361.53 = 2,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.19x = 12,361.53 × 2,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.19x = 29,618,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,720.34/8,240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.42

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