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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.40, 12,332.20 and 3,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.40, 12,332.20 and 3,540.40 is: 5,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.40 : 12,332.20 = 3,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.40/12,332.20 = 3,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.40x = 12,332.20 × 3,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.40x = 43,660,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,660,920.88/8,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.29

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