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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.44, 12,063.62 and 3,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.44, 12,063.62 and 3,359.12 is: 5,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.44 : 12,063.62 = 3,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.44/12,063.62 = 3,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.44x = 12,063.62 × 3,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.44x = 40,523,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,523,147.21/8,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.29

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