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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.58, 12,357.96 and 3,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.58, 12,357.96 and 3,560.40 is: 5,339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.58 : 12,357.96 = 3,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.58/12,357.96 = 3,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.58x = 12,357.96 × 3,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.58x = 43,999,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999,280.78/8,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.34

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