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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.80, 12,363.52 and 2,398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.80, 12,363.52 and 2,398.46 is: 3,597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.80 : 12,363.52 = 2,398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.80/12,363.52 = 2,398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.80x = 12,363.52 × 2,398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.80x = 29,653,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653,408.18/8,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.93

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