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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.25, 12,057.67 and 3,595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.25, 12,057.67 and 3,595.11 is: 5,391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.25 : 12,057.67 = 3,595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.25/12,057.67 = 3,595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.25x = 12,057.67 × 3,595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.25x = 43,348,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348,649.99/8,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.46

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