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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.16, 12,510.96 and 3,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.16, 12,510.96 and 3,146.08 is: 4,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.16 : 12,510.96 = 3,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.16/12,510.96 = 3,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.16x = 12,510.96 × 3,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.16x = 39,360,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,481.04/8,340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.39

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