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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.50, 12,540.60 and 3,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.50, 12,540.60 and 3,364.16 is: 5,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.50 : 12,540.60 = 3,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.50/12,540.60 = 3,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.50x = 12,540.60 × 3,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.50x = 42,188,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188,584.90/8,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.18

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