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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.29, 12,363.80 and 2,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.29, 12,363.80 and 2,398.91 is: 3,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.29 : 12,363.80 = 2,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.29/12,363.80 = 2,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.29x = 12,363.80 × 2,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.29x = 29,659,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659,569.64/8,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.46

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