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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.40, 12,059.10 and 4,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.40, 12,059.10 and 4,137.80 is: 6,209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.40 : 12,059.10 = 4,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.40/12,059.10 = 4,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.40x = 12,059.10 × 4,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.40x = 49,898,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,898,143.98/8,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.79

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