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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.50, 12,364.02 and 2,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.50, 12,364.02 and 2,398.56 is: 3,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.50 : 12,364.02 = 2,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.50/12,364.02 = 2,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.50x = 12,364.02 × 2,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.50x = 29,655,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,655,843.81/8,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.36

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