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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.98, 12,061.49 and 3,360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.98, 12,061.49 and 3,360.74 is: 5,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.98 : 12,061.49 = 3,360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.98/12,061.49 = 3,360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.98x = 12,061.49 × 3,360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.98x = 40,535,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,535,531.90/8,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.49

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