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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.40, 12,530.40 and 4,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.40, 12,530.40 and 4,910.40 is: 7,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.40 : 12,530.40 = 4,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.40/12,530.40 = 4,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.40x = 12,530.40 × 4,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.40x = 61,529,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,276.16/8,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.33

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