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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.27, 12,360.20 and 2,396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.27, 12,360.20 and 2,396.93 is: 3,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.27 : 12,360.20 = 2,396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.27/12,360.20 = 2,396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.27x = 12,360.20 × 2,396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.27x = 29,626,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626,460.40/8,240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.33

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