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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.24, 12,357.36 and 2,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.24, 12,357.36 and 2,395.28 is: 3,592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.24 : 12,357.36 = 2,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.24/12,357.36 = 2,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.24x = 12,357.36 × 2,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.24x = 29,599,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599,337.26/8,240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.05

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