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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.40, 12,510.60 and 4,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.40, 12,510.60 and 4,193.20 is: 6,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.40 : 12,510.60 = 4,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.40/12,510.60 = 4,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.40x = 12,510.60 × 4,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.40x = 52,459,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,459,447.92/8,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.80

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