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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.96, 12,512.56 and 4,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.96, 12,512.56 and 4,181.28 is: 6,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.96 : 12,512.56 = 4,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.96/12,512.56 = 4,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.96x = 12,512.56 × 4,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.96x = 52,318,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,318,516.88/8,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.48

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