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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.30, 12,060.45 and 3,659.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.30, 12,060.45 and 3,659.01 is: 5,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.30 : 12,060.45 = 3,659.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.30/12,060.45 = 3,659.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.30x = 12,060.45 × 3,659.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.30x = 44,129,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,307.15/8,040.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.52

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