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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.94, 12,363.03 and 2,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.94, 12,363.03 and 2,397.60 is: 3,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.94 : 12,363.03 = 2,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.94/12,363.03 = 2,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.94x = 12,363.03 × 2,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.94x = 29,641,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,641,600.73/8,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.87

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