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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.09, 12,059.66 and 2,417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.09, 12,059.66 and 2,417.64 is: 3,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.09 : 12,059.66 = 2,417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.09/12,059.66 = 2,417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.09x = 12,059.66 × 2,417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.09x = 29,155,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,155,916.40/8,040.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.32

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