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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.32, 12,362.40 and 2,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.32, 12,362.40 and 2,399.52 is: 3,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.32 : 12,362.40 = 2,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.32/12,362.40 = 2,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.32x = 12,362.40 × 2,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.32x = 29,663,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,663,826.05/8,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.97

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