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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.08, 12,061.92 and 4,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.08, 12,061.92 and 4,342.16 is: 6,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.08 : 12,061.92 = 4,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.08/12,061.92 = 4,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.08x = 12,061.92 × 4,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.08x = 52,374,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,374,786.55/8,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.21

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