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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.78, 12,362.79 and 2,398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.78, 12,362.79 and 2,398.98 is: 3,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.78 : 12,362.79 = 2,398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.78/12,362.79 = 2,398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.78x = 12,362.79 × 2,398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.78x = 29,658,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658,085.95/8,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.50

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