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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.29, 12,059.32 and 3,361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.29, 12,059.32 and 3,361.02 is: 5,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.29 : 12,059.32 = 3,361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.29/12,059.32 = 3,361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.29x = 12,059.32 × 3,361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.29x = 40,531,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531,615.71/8,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.81

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