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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.66, 12,366.03 and 2,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.66, 12,366.03 and 2,399.32 is: 3,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.66 : 12,366.03 = 2,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.66/12,366.03 = 2,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.66x = 12,366.03 × 2,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.66x = 29,670,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670,063.10/8,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.57

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