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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.19, 12,364.43 and 2,398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.19, 12,364.43 and 2,398.15 is: 3,597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.19 : 12,364.43 = 2,398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.19/12,364.43 = 2,398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.19x = 12,364.43 × 2,398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.19x = 29,651,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651,745.81/8,241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.99

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