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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.05, 12,393.72 and 2,338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.05, 12,393.72 and 2,338.84 is: 3,508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.05 : 12,393.72 = 2,338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.05/12,393.72 = 2,338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.05x = 12,393.72 × 2,338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.05x = 28,986,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986,897.10/8,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.44

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