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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.04, 12,363.36 and 2,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.04, 12,363.36 and 2,398.08 is: 3,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.04 : 12,363.36 = 2,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.04/12,363.36 = 2,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.04x = 12,363.36 × 2,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.04x = 29,648,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648,326.35/8,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.77

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