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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.33, 12,059.28 and 3,109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.33, 12,059.28 and 3,109.35 is: 4,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.33 : 12,059.28 = 3,109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.33/12,059.28 = 3,109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.33x = 12,059.28 × 3,109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.33x = 37,496,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,496,567.49/8,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.56

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