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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.68, 12,057.96 and 4,340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.68, 12,057.96 and 4,340.36 is: 6,506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.68 : 12,057.96 = 4,340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.68/12,057.96 = 4,340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.68x = 12,057.96 × 4,340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.68x = 52,335,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,335,887.27/8,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.46

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