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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.76, 12,059.93 and 3,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.76, 12,059.93 and 3,596.60 is: 5,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.76 : 12,059.93 = 3,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.76/12,059.93 = 3,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.76x = 12,059.93 × 3,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.76x = 43,374,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,744.24/8,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.69

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