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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.48, 12,061.26 and 3,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.48, 12,061.26 and 3,425.80 is: 5,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.48 : 12,061.26 = 3,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.48/12,061.26 = 3,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.48x = 12,061.26 × 3,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.48x = 41,319,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,319,464.51/8,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.29

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