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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.44, 12,388.35 and 2,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.44, 12,388.35 and 2,335.34 is: 3,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.44 : 12,388.35 = 2,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.44/12,388.35 = 2,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.44x = 12,388.35 × 2,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.44x = 28,931,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931,009.29/8,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.21

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