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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.22, 12,057.69 and 3,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.22, 12,057.69 and 3,042.09 is: 4,560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.22 : 12,057.69 = 3,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.22/12,057.69 = 3,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.22x = 12,057.69 × 3,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.22x = 36,680,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,680,598.97/8,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.44

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