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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.48, 12,593.76 and 2,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.48, 12,593.76 and 2,240.96 is: 3,361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.48 : 12,593.76 = 2,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.48/12,593.76 = 2,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.48x = 12,593.76 × 2,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.48x = 28,222,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222,112.41/8,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.18

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