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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.27, 12,063.66 and 3,659.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.27, 12,063.66 and 3,659.79 is: 5,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.27 : 12,063.66 = 3,659.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.27/12,063.66 = 3,659.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.27x = 12,063.66 × 3,659.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.27x = 44,150,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,462.23/8,040.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.17

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