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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.40, 12,062.40 and 3,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.40, 12,062.40 and 3,109.60 is: 4,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.40 : 12,062.40 = 3,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.40/12,062.40 = 3,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.40x = 12,062.40 × 3,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.40x = 37,509,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,509,239.04/8,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.10

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