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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.43, 12,064.31 and 3,359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.43, 12,064.31 and 3,359.89 is: 5,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.43 : 12,064.31 = 3,359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.43/12,064.31 = 3,359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.43x = 12,064.31 × 3,359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.43x = 40,534,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,534,739.06/8,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.73

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