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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.36, 12,041.40 and 3,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.36, 12,041.40 and 3,410 is: 5,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.36 : 12,041.40 = 3,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.36/12,041.40 = 3,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.36x = 12,041.40 × 3,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.36x = 41,061,174
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061,174/8,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.15

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