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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.54, 12,358.71 and 4,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.54, 12,358.71 and 4,076.60 is: 6,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.54 : 12,358.71 = 4,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.54/12,358.71 = 4,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.54x = 12,358.71 × 4,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.54x = 50,381,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,381,455.39/8,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.86

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