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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.51, 12,364.40 and 2,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.51, 12,364.40 and 2,398.13 is: 3,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.51 : 12,364.40 = 2,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.51/12,364.40 = 2,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.51x = 12,364.40 × 2,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.51x = 29,651,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651,438.57/8,241.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.82

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