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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.60, 12,067.13 and 3,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.60, 12,067.13 and 3,361.24 is: 5,043.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.60 : 12,067.13 = 3,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.60/12,067.13 = 3,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.60x = 12,067.13 × 3,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.60x = 40,560,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,560,490.68/8,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.84

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