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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.92, 12,363.47 and 2,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.92, 12,363.47 and 2,397.52 is: 3,596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.92 : 12,363.47 = 2,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.92/12,363.47 = 2,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.92x = 12,363.47 × 2,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.92x = 29,641,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,641,666.59/8,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.89

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