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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.30, 12,061.71 and 3,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.30, 12,061.71 and 3,360.24 is: 5,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.30 : 12,061.71 = 3,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.30/12,061.71 = 3,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.30x = 12,061.71 × 3,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.30x = 40,530,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,530,240.41/8,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.01

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