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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.66, 12,363.02 and 2,397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.66, 12,363.02 and 2,397.32 is: 3,596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.66 : 12,363.02 = 2,397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.66/12,363.02 = 2,397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.66x = 12,363.02 × 2,397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.66x = 29,638,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,638,115.11/8,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.57

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