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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.94, 12,583.41 and 2,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.94, 12,583.41 and 2,232.94 is: 3,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.94 : 12,583.41 = 2,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.94/12,583.41 = 2,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.94x = 12,583.41 × 2,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.94x = 28,097,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,959.69/8,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.41

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