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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.76, 12,256.70 and 3,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.76, 12,256.70 and 3,240.40 is: 4,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.76 : 12,256.70 = 3,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.76/12,256.70 = 3,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.76x = 12,256.70 × 3,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.76x = 39,716,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,716,610.68/8,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.82

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