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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.77, 12,361.50 and 2,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.77, 12,361.50 and 2,397.38 is: 3,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.77 : 12,361.50 = 2,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.77/12,361.50 = 2,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.77x = 12,361.50 × 2,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.77x = 29,635,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635,246.77/8,240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.17

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