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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.38, 12,824.07 and 2,393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.38, 12,824.07 and 2,393.38 is: 3,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.38 : 12,824.07 = 2,393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.38/12,824.07 = 2,393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.38x = 12,824.07 × 2,393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.38x = 30,692,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,796.57/8,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.06

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