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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.24, 12,267.36 and 3,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.24, 12,267.36 and 3,560.16 is: 5,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.24 : 12,267.36 = 3,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.24/12,267.36 = 3,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.24x = 12,267.36 × 3,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.24x = 43,673,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,673,764.38/8,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.24

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