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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.16, 12,060.12 and 4,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.16, 12,060.12 and 4,570 is: 6,854.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.16 : 12,060.12 = 4,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.16/12,060.12 = 4,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.16x = 12,060.12 × 4,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.16x = 55,114,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114,748.40/8,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.93

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