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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.40, 12,059.10 and 3,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.40, 12,059.10 and 3,431.40 is: 5,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.40 : 12,059.10 = 3,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.40/12,059.10 = 3,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.40x = 12,059.10 × 3,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.40x = 41,379,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379,595.74/8,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.10

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