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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.08, 12,360.36 and 2,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.08, 12,360.36 and 2,396.48 is: 3,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.08 : 12,360.36 = 2,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.08/12,360.36 = 2,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.08x = 12,360.36 × 2,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.08x = 29,621,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,621,355.53/8,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.35

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