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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.92, 12,062.16 and 3,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.92, 12,062.16 and 3,600.96 is: 5,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.92 : 12,062.16 = 3,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.92/12,062.16 = 3,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.92x = 12,062.16 × 3,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.92x = 43,435,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,435,355.67/8,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.12

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