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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.04, 12,064.58 and 3,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.04, 12,064.58 and 3,361.96 is: 5,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.04 : 12,064.58 = 3,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.04/12,064.58 = 3,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.04x = 12,064.58 × 3,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.04x = 40,560,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,560,635.38/8,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.95

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